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Originally posted by SteveStromberg
DONT FIRE THAT WITH SMOKLESS AMMO. it is chambered for 45-70 rounds but modern ammo has to much perrsure.
It may be wotrh more as is than restored.
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Ditto! Antique black powder firearms are fascinating collectables, but damned if I'd want to risk firing one. Value? Steve's right on that one as well...a restoration could reduce value. This looks like one of the "place it in a case, hang it above the fireplace" rifles to me...