I'd be willing to bet the rifle is a NRA Sales rifle. A lot of RIAs in that range were. The story might be good told around the fireplace or campfire, but I highly doubt it is true.The vast number of stories about "bring-backs" are just that - stories.

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Quote Originally Posted by joem View Post
Nice rifle, but seems a bit high to me.
If you find any correct, original RIA pre-WWI rifles for $1000, I'll buy all you have!!