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Very Good. Bore is Frosty with a brown patina throughout and strong rifling. The bluing has worn down on the gripstraps with a brown patina forming in the losses. Item shows light edgewear overall with finish worn off on the edges of the muzzle. Further scattered scratches, mars, and losses overall. A patch of brown patina is forming on the rear edge of the left recoil shield. Casehardened finish on the hammer and trigger remains strong on the flanks with a gray patina on the handling surfaces. The cylinder shows a continuous drag line. Grips retain fine details to the medallions. Sign of possible splice at the forward edge of the left panel. Action exhibits good timing.

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