Arms, Armor and Militaria Online

Very Good. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Meal finish shows a faint drag line to the cylinder with specks of brown patina forming on the barrel, and a further abrasion to the blue at the left frame. Case colors remain vibrant with some operating wear to the hammer. Grips retain their polish and fine details. Box is torn in two places on the lid to permit grips to protrude near one corner. Base of box has some abrasions on the edges and oxidation forming on the metal corners. Action exhibits good timing.

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