I was given this old rifle from a friend who saw it run over on a highway by a truck. When he found it I do not know but it was a wall-hanger in his house for many years. The stock and forend are both cracked and loose, the barrel bent but the action works. It's condition depicts years of use and abuse and it is a shame to see this old girl in such pitiful shape. Who could one rely on to establish if it is restorable or be relegated to display on a wall. I had thought of just replacing the stocks and let it be at that but it would be kinda fun to shoot this piece of history. I am not positive of the date of mfr but I do remember running the serial number and came up with something close.