[font:Hello, it's been a long time since I visited but am back with a new question for my old 1899. Serial number is 18.xxx which dates it to about 1900/1901. Believe the gun to be all original except for the barrel. According to what I have read (it is a 30-30 and octagon barrel) it should have a 26" barrel but it measures only 22". Everything looks right about it and as rough as it was when I inherited it I can't imagine it ever made it to a gunsmith to have 4" chopped off. This thing had only ever seen pliers, hammer and poor fitting screwdrivers but the muzzle crown looks excellent. Without being able to inspect the gun, what would any of you think I might have? Thanks for any replies!!
Last edited by unclecracker; 11/15/22. Reason: unwanted text
