Kennedy 28 inch ROUND BARREL, Magazine Sporting Rifle 45-60 caliber
Guns International #: 101372188 Seller's Inventory #: RJT#5533
Category: Whitney Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

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Seller: River Junction Trade Co.
Company: Box 275 McGregor, Ia. 52157
Member Since: 10/20/09
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Boeke
State: Iowa
Zip: 52157
Country: United States
Phone: (563) 880-4588
Phone2: (563) 880-4588
Fax: (563) 873-3647
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: credit card, M O, Personal check

About Us: RIVER JUNCTION TRADE Co. Deals in one-of-a-kind pieces that define WILD WEST AMERICANA. Our collection, includes Historic Antiques, Firearms, and 19th Century Dry Goods, Old West Clothing, Hats, Gun Leather and Custom Gun Grips. To review this item, Copy the Seller's FOUR DIGIT NUMBER from the top of this page CLICK THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE and paste the four digit number into the search box. This item can ship from our on hand stock or sometimes as in the case of some gun grips is made to your order. You can order online. WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY CREDIT CARD FEE. Order with a credit card or pay-pal on our site or mail check. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. We answer questions. Call Jim 563-880-4588.
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Description:
The Kennedy Magazine Sporting Rifle known by collectors as the “Whitney-Kennedy”
 The round barrel with open lever combination in 45-60 caliber is rare. Most have the earlier style octagon barrel.
First introduced in 45-60 caliber with an octagon barrel and open lever, the Winchester style closed loop lever was introduced later.
Barrel length in 45-60 is 28”, not 24”.
 45-60 introduced in January 1883.
Special lot of 400 in 45-60, with separate serial numbers are known, and this is # 207 from this lot. Serial number from receiver and lever match.
March 1883, the “Kennedy” stamp on the barrel is dropped from the barrel mark. All rifles after that date are marked “Whitney Kennedy”.

Conclusion: All of the parts and markings point to the limited 1-400 series, manufactured between January-March 1883. This is one of the early 1883 models with odd numbers.
This is a very rare rifle, in an even rarer version, "Bore is strong with sharp grooves and lands. Action works perfectly and smoothly. Metal parts are smooth with no pits or rust.  This scarce Kennedy show a lot of original blue, with just normal wear. Stocks are very good with no chips or cracks. This is a nice big frame .45-60 in much better condition than usually seen.  
 Included are 49 rounds of 45-60 ammo valued at $47.50 (I shot one round through it!) and 1880 Winchester hand loading tool in the same 45-60 caliber, valued at $150.00. 

This is an ANTIQUE and can be shipped directly to you in the USA.   We do ship antique arms INTERNATIONALLY.  Adult signature required, know your customs requirements. Sold as an Antique ~ no guarantees, warranties, or liabilities for any actual usage. If any firearms are to be used for shooting purposes, a qualified gunsmith should inspect them first. Adult signature required upon delivery. We always answer questions and entertain offers.   

Payment: Item, can be ordered with a credit card or paypal on our sight. Just Google (riverjunction) and type in the River Junction Trade Co. item number ( 5533 ) in the search box. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total.  OR If you prefer:  Pay by cash, postal money order, cashiers check, personal & business checks. We wait for checks to clear. Have questions? Call me 563-880-4588. Jim

SOLD

Antique: Yes