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Portuguese M1885 Guedes Single Shot Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Portuguese M1885 Guedes Single Shot Rifle
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Portuguese M1885 Guedes Single Shot Rifle, #5314, 8x60Rmm, 32.2" barrel, blued finish, walnut stock, inverted "V" front sight and adjustable leaf rear sight. Marked on left side of receiver and right side buttstock with Steyr maker's markings "CE/WG/STEYR 1886". Falling block action. Matching numbers on forend, block, and trigger guard. Includes a cleaning rod and very good condition leather sling. Condition overall is good. The metal has been completely cleaned, showing old pitting on all exposed surfaces. Stock has a thru-crack behind the wrist on both sides, otherwise good with old handling marks and darkening. Action operates smoothly; bore is pitted mid barrel, otherwise fair with visible rifling. Buttstock has an unreadable name carved into the right side indicating possible sale and issue to the Boer soldiers in South Africa. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)