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Good. Bore is Very Dark with oxidation and patina throughout. All iron components show a dark brown patina with some handling mars. The gold damascened design at the muzzle and breech shows some spots of flaking. All brass, copper, and silver pieces are tarnished. Portions of the bone settings on the stock have broken off along with connecting material between them. A large seam has opened up between the butt embellishments and the wrist. The action is functional. The tang protrudes from the stock with the screw likewise protruding from the tang. A crack is forming through the tang.

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