Arms, Armor and Militaria Online

Very Good. Bore is Very Bright with some residues and patina forming near the muzzle and sharp rifling. Blued metal finish shows some faint internal cycling wear with one spot of patina behind the rear sight. Flanks of the hammer show flecked gray patina forming. Frame shows some scratches and mars on the forward gripstrap and the triggerguard. A reassembly scratch is forming on the left frame. Two further scratches on the left edge of the frame behind the triggerguard. Coltwood grips retain fine details. All corners of the box lid are split with some flaking and a portion of one flap torn off. Some tape applied to the box where it was secured shut. Manual shows stains overall with some splitting in the seams.

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