Arms, Armor & Militaria Online

Good. Bore is Frosty with some light pitting throughout and a dull brown patina throughout. The nickel finish remains on the flanks of the hammer and at the edges of the frame and gripstraps. Finish elsewhere has been buffed and cleaned with some buffing abrasions overall. The forward frame and the cylinder display patterns of light pitting. Some red buffing compound remains in the recesses of the frame. Grips are worn with some smooth spots on the right panel and both having lost the fine details of the logos. Action displays good timing with a weak spring and some roughness to the action.

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