Vintage Cast Iron Rifle Stand; Ornate Tripod, For Classic Long Gun, Hunting

Description

Ok, Here goes. I have never seen one of these before, but I believe it to be a one-gun display stand for some sort of Antique Rifle / Shotgun.  Since the notch in the tripod is only 8.5 inches from the place where the butt rests, I assume it may be a stand for a lever action rifle.
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This is only conjecture, so correct me if I am wrong.  Help me out here. It looks as though the Rifle (or shotgun?) rests with the trigger facing the tripod.  The stand is for a gun with a curved butt plate.
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The stand is aprox. 20 inches wide by 12.5 inches tall. The design is very ornate cast iron.
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The three bottom bolts and the top bolt are not original.
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Anyhow, it certainly is BEAUTIFUL, UNUSUAL, and SPECIAL.
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It comes disassembled for shipping. There are NO cracks, breaks, or repairs on this item.
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