Arms, Armor & Militaria Online

Good to very good. Smooth bore good, heavily oxidized and dark with some scattered pitting. Metal with a moderate amount of scattered surface oxidation and discoloration, some areas of surface roughness and some scattered pitting. Upper band with some light surface rust and some small patches of light surface rust are present here and there. Markings in metal remain clear, those in wood show moderate wear and are weaker. Lock mechanically functional. Stock solid and full-length with numerous scattered bumps, dings, mars and scuffs. Bayonet good as well, showing scattered surface oxidation, some discoloration and some patches of light surface rust.

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