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Interestingly, this one appears to have been built on a Chatellerault receiver. Serbian crown on top receiver flat in place of Czarist eagle, yet eagle on barrel shank has been retained. Finn restock, but retaining one original barrel band and both (period correct) springs.

Paradoxically, it just makes me inclined to hold tighter.

SCW, I'd say.

They are rifles, but that is all.

A nice old veteran.

I got in when they were a bit higher than $80-$90, but I listened.

It looks like Classic is being candid about the condition of these rifles, referring to them as, "gunsmith specials." But why would anyone buy a rusted rifle for $120 with potential damage to the stock? And all of them seem to be round receiver. A buyer will put in at least that much again...

If you show the entire rifle, we may be able to tell you more.

Thanks! 'Wasn't sure.

Does this look like a relined barrel?

I assume that they are just clerks.

I'm shocked that these rifles are even for sale.

'Found about half a dozen refurbished M91/30s at the Hamburg Cabela's, most in bad shape with active rust. But the saddest of the lot was the sole ex-Dragoon, a 1920 Civil War rifle. $350 was too salty a price for me to ransom it. That and the rust which extended well into the barrel. I'd like to th...

Refurb stocks come in a wide range of shellac. You're describing one of the darker ones. A few years back when M91/30 refurbs were readily available, a local sporting goods store always had several, but always with that thick, dark shellac. Each was propped up on its buttplate, and each had a pile o...

Spectacular find!