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Fair. Bore is Frosty with some residues that should clean to Bright with strong rifling. The blued finish is weak with thinning over the barrel and upper frame along with some patched losses on the flanks of the frame indicative of possible water damage. There are some spots of oxidation forming along the edges of the grip panels. Interior of the barrel extension shows some pitting along the right hand rail that corresponds with a similar pattern of pitting on the right bolt. The grip panels are worn and discolored with the checkering worn flat on much of the right panel. The left panel also shows extensive use and wear, with both displaying some chipping on the upper edges.

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