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Good. Bore is Frosty with brown patina throughout and crisp rifling. Blued finish is strong with some light edgewear, thinning on the topstrap, and abrasions to the flanks of the barrel. Further abrasion to the top of the sight. Flaking of the finish on the gripstraps. Brown patina forming in losses. Casehardened components display pinpoint patina. Some oxidation visible beneath the cylinder latch and on the edges of the frame. Grips show handling wear and some light dents. Grip screw head is partly stripped. Left panel edges are more rounded and worn than the right, and the forward edge of the left panel is chipped. Action exhibits good timing.

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