Originally Posted by ROMAC
Cosmetically it is an 1899 C with an 1895 Serial number. Something is not adding up. What is the serial number under the buttplate and does it have the JM mark on the barrel under the forearm? I know you could get the bolt replaced on 1895's to an 1899 bolt back in the day but the shell counter hole on the side adds to the mystery.

I do not mean to flame your sale but it begs the question if you have ever gotten a letter for it?



Roger
1895's Came In 1/2 and 1/2, they are hard to find
A Friend In Wisconsin has one with a 28 Inch Barel Length a 1895 with a serial Number in the 6,000
It was at Savage Fest and Letterd.
Steve

�Can we move this along?" a bored voice stated. "I have places to be and people to shag."


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