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Good as Buffed. Bore is dark with patina throughout and some light pitting. The external metal finish shows weak markings, rounded edges, and brush marks from aggressive cleaning and buffing that has begun to take on a brown patina with some mottling on the recoil shield, and flecks of oxidation on the cylinder and muzzle. The gripstraps show a light amber patina forming. Grips show some rounding on the edges and nicks that have been filled in with refinish. The safety notches on the cylinder have worn down, and both of the frame pins have been broken down, permitting the barrel to wiggle substantially in place. The action times and indexes correctly, but the damage to the frame pins renders this item unsafe to attempt to fire.

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