Mossberg 464 Denver Commemorative .30-30 20″ Lever Rifle 21 of 100
SOLD FOR: $1,200
WOA#: WY231122CB037
Make: Mossberg
Model: 464, Denver Commemorative Edition
Serial Number: LA033496
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .30-30
Action Type: Lever action
Markings: Only the left side of the rifle is visible. The barrel is marked “Mossberg – Caliber 30-30 WIN. -”, “Model 464”, and “North Haven. CT. U.S.A.” The receiver is engraved with various monuments in Denver. The underside is marked “LA033496”. The forend is engraved “Denver 21 of 100”, “Rocky Mountain News 1859-2009”, and “Women’s Suffrage 1893”. The wrist is engraved with a train. The buttstock is engraved with a cowboy on a bucking horse and “National Western Stock Show Founded 1907”.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead on a blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch leaf dovetailed into the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece wood stock has a straight grip, straight comb, two barrel bands, and a rubber butt pad. There is cracking on the black section of the butt pad, near the buttstock. The LOP measures 14’ from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt pad. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: Not viewed
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its visible metal finish. The right side of the rifle is not visible. There are very light abrasions to the surface throughout. There is a small degree of thinning to the finish on the inside of the lever loop. There are two small scratches at the top of the lever. There is a small amount of thinning to the finish on the front side of the receiver. The screw heads show light use. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: We did not test the action as it is enclosed in a display case.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes in a display case.
Our Assessment: The Mossberg Model 464 was introduced in 2008 as a way to fill the void left by the closure of Winchester’s New Haven factory in 2006 which ended domestic production of the Model 94. Styled like the classic 94, the 464 featured the same angle-eject action that had been introduced by Winchester in 1983. It also came with a tang safety in addition to a lever safety. This example is a special Denver commemorative edition and is 21st of only 100 made. It comes in a display case which we did not open as it is screwed together at the back and does not have an openable lid. The rifle appears to be in very good condition, with some minor thinning to the finish and a few small scratches here and there. Whether that means the rifle saw some light use prior to being placed in the display case, remains difficult to say. The case itself has some dings, dents, and scuffs to the wood as well as some discoloration and scratches on the glass. This is a neat display and would be a great fit for someone who is from Denver or is just a fan of commemorative rifles. Please see our photos.
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