Arms, Armor and Militaria

Fine as Restored. Bores are Bright with some patinated spots and residues to the breeches. Rebrowned finish to barrels is strong with some weakening of the Damascus pattern to the underside of the barrels likely from refinishing. Frame shows some faint traces of case colors to the watertables and tang with a fog gray to brown patina dominating. Some further traces of blue on the trigger plate and lever. Stock retains a tight wood to metal fit with the tang fitting proud of the wrist. Checkering shows some handling wear with scattered skips and shallow spots. Scattered light dents. Chip to the wrist just behind tang. Action locks up tightly with the lever resting along the centerline. Screw heads out of timing.

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