Real or ornament?

Mate spotted this at a job today.
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He says he couldnt find any markings on it, so suspects it is simply ornamental. Any thoughts

Denix replica I would say.

http://tinyurl.com/nbyjsou


Here is an ebay listing with better pictures


Winchester M1873 Lever Action Brass Engraved Finish Non Firing Denix Replica | eBay


Cheeky owners have pulled the red plastic barrel tip off.

Thats friggn cool

Can buy them in the Mall at those shops which sell the fake samurai swords.