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Good as Refinished. Bore is dirty with some dust and residue that should clean to Bright or better, and crisp rifling. The metal finish shows some light pitting that has been reblued on the flanks of the frame and recoil shield, beneath the topstrap, and on the outer surfaces of the cylinder. Reblued finish is strong with some scattered light scratches, weakening on the front and rear surfaces of the cylinder, and on the gripstraps. Brown patina forming over the butt. The hammer shows some specks of gray patina in the polished surfaces. Grips show some light scratches. The action times and indexes correctly. The hammer is likely a replacement, as is the trigger screw.

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