I picked this rifle up yesterday for cheap, and if it has to be a wall hanger or a part gun, so be it. I can live with that for the price I paid. But I am wondering if anyone may have an idea of its origins (there are no apparent markings, and it seems to be a 32 caliber). I'd also welcome any comments on getting the rifle back to working order. I went for it with an eye toward having a project gun for however long as I accumulate parts and get some work done on it. But don't want to go down that road unless there's hope for it.
The peep sight does not line up with the front, I'm wondering if it's mounted too far up on the tang, or doesn't even fit on the gun. I have no experience with MLs and peeps.
The hammer has a chip out of it, and I'm not sure what is up with the pan surrounding the nipple. It seems to me it wouldn't have been original to the gun, or else really cheaply made. The hammer cocks, hangs for a second and will just let go. It seems gummy/sticky. There is no hesitancy to suggest there is/was a half-cock position.
On to the pics:
Thanks for taking a look and letting me know what you all think about it.
The peep sight does not line up with the front, I'm wondering if it's mounted too far up on the tang, or doesn't even fit on the gun. I have no experience with MLs and peeps.
The hammer has a chip out of it, and I'm not sure what is up with the pan surrounding the nipple. It seems to me it wouldn't have been original to the gun, or else really cheaply made. The hammer cocks, hangs for a second and will just let go. It seems gummy/sticky. There is no hesitancy to suggest there is/was a half-cock position.
On to the pics:
Thanks for taking a look and letting me know what you all think about it.