Originally Posted by
Dick Hosmer
That WAS a Model 1868 Rifle manufactured in 1870, before Bubba got to it. Not worth even close to $600 - stock and barrel have been cut short, matching no original version of the gun. Stock has been reprofiled around the lock. Breechblock is of correct type but not original to gun, due to wrong date. Finish shows heavy wear. Not even a good candidate for parts. I wouldn't give $300 for it.
Sorry - but look on the bright side: You were smart enough to realize you lacked the knowledge to make a good decision, and so are MILES ahead of the sad bozos who burst on the scene, like a dog wanting to be patted on the head, with: "Hey guys, I just bought a XXXXXXXX - I don't know anything about them - how did I do???? Well, you're not that bozo - be glad.