Pretty sure he got this thing from a barrel at Sears in like 1950 for $18.
I wish he didn't sporterize it though. It looks like it would have been in decent shape, even though it hasn't been maintained much over the last 120 years or so. Seems to be a 1902 or 1903 production based on serial range (depending on the source I found).
I wanted to take it back to all original, but seeing as the receiver has been drilled for the redfield aperture sight, I suppose I should just shoot it and not feel too guilty.
I wish he didn't sporterize it though. It looks like it would have been in decent shape, even though it hasn't been maintained much over the last 120 years or so. Seems to be a 1902 or 1903 production based on serial range (depending on the source I found).
I wanted to take it back to all original, but seeing as the receiver has been drilled for the redfield aperture sight, I suppose I should just shoot it and not feel too guilty.