I normally stay out of public talk of a rifle for sale but have had enough email that many folks are aware.
It was a Barney Worthen now it's a Barney Worthen mess.
Because the ad only said it was marked "Barney Worthen" I wrote the owner yesterday and asked if it was also marked "San Francisco" I'm told that it does. He said they would post a picture of the markings.
Like most Worthens the silver grip cap fell out and someone screwed in back in place.
The butt has been cut and recoil pad added, the two diameter peek for the original buttplate can still be seen.
Originally had a Noske or G&H side mount and the stock was cut for it, now a mess.
I do not see a Worthen bolt lock so I believe that the bolt has been replaced. Would need to ask about better pictures of that area, but not by me.
Everything needs to be hand polished and rust blued, might be worth it if you can do all the work yourself, if you have to pay to have the work done it will be an expensive job.
The front sight is a King which is most likley a replacement.
I don't see many Worthen rifles with a cheek piece or forend tip.
