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Scorch · October 13, 2011, 01:53 AM

Agree with all the above, especially the hardworking gun part. That carbine has been repaired several times over the years, including the magazine tube, the front sight, and the buttplate screw. As Mike said, the rear sight slider and the retaining screw are missing. I am sure it represents a memorable time in your family's history when people just "made do".

The Buffalo Bill Museum will supply you with a letter stating what the factory records for your rifle show (special orders, options, configuration when it left the factory, chambering, any factory repairs performed, who the rifle was shipped to, etc). I cannot currently recall the fee charged for this letter.

October 13, 2011, 01:53 AM	#22
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Agree with all the above, especially the hardworking gun part. That carbine has been repaired several times over the years, including the magazine tube, the front sight, and the buttplate screw. As Mike said, the rear sight slider and the retaining screw are missing. I am sure it represents a memorable time in your family's history when people just "made do". The Buffalo Bill Museum will supply you with a letter stating what the factory records for your rifle show (special orders, options, configuration when it left the factory, chambering, any factory repairs performed, who the rifle was shipped to, etc). I cannot currently recall the fee charged for this letter. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Last edited by Scorch; October 13, 2011 at 01:59 AM.