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Old 10-26-2008, 12:25 PM
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picked the 32-40 up yesterday.serial number makes it manufactured in 1904.bore is bright and there is still bluing on the muzzle.It is missing the rear sight ramp buts that nothing.

this is the best picture I could get...might be time for a better camera...


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is that a vernier/tang sight on the rear of the reciever?
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Old 10-26-2008, 10:18 PM
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Lyman No. 1A combination w/dual aperture and locking lever.
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that is probably why the rear sight ramp.
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Old 12-08-2008, 07:27 PM
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well it turns out the "N" on the .300 Sav is a proof mark and that it's a model EG.
I was told that the model designation would be there,but they don't stamp a model designation on 99's....
live and learn.

as for the 1899B in 32-40...
just gotta build some loads
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