1891 Long Rifle

[Aragorn243]

One of my "list" rifles, spotted it on Gunbroker a week ago and figured for the price I'd take a chance on it. Came yesterday and while I'm not particularly happy with the sellers description, it's not bad enough for me to make a big deal about it.

Sellers Description: "1891 model rifle made at TErni in 1895, Matching stock has faint cartouche visible. Stock is solid and has decent bluing left. Bore is dark but dirty and needs a good cleaning"

Exterior didn't look bad at all in the photos but the photos were taken so as to mask issues, rust was removed from the barrel end and the front barrel band probably using paste of some sort.

Bolt also saw Naval Jelly if that's what it's called, and the safety didn't work, not mentioned at all in description. I took it apart and it appears it was simply gummed up very heavily. I have it soaking now.

Actual bore condition is badly rusted. It did clear up a bit with wire brushing but it's a sewer pipe. It may actually shoot however as despite the pitting, the rifling looks pretty decent.

Stock matches the receiver, it's an 1895 Turbata rework. Stock cartouche appears to say 1931 but I can't positively make it out. Exterior metal is really not in bad shape. Very little pitting on it. Only issue is the last three inches of the barrel.

It needs a cleaning rod and a sling.

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