Arms, Armor and Militaria

Fine. Bores are fine, bright and smooth with some old residue that should mop out easily. Barrels with most of their blued finish with a couple of scattered minor finish nicks and some areas of freckled surface oxidation near the muzzles. The blue on the triggerguard is toning plum. Markings remain clear and crisp. Frame with most of the color casehardening showing some fading and high edge wear resulting in some thinned loss. Engraving remains clear and crisp as well. Mechanically functional action, top lever sits very slightly to the right with the action closed, as it should. Stock with some light handling marks and minor surface scuffs, and some small areas of loss on the horn buttplate.

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