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Fine. Bores are Bright with some dust throughout. Browned finish to Damascus barrels is strong with some thinning at breeches, scattered scratches, and a dent to the right barrel 3" from the muzzle. Remaining metal parts display a gray to pale brown patina with some mottling. Darker brown patina forming on the triggerguard, finial, and buttplate, with the butt additionally showing some surface roughness and dark spots. Stock shows some dents and scratches with few skips to the checkering. Butt shows some cracks forming through the highly figured walnut with signs of adhesive repair to the cracks. Action is functional. Box displays dents, scratches, tarnish and some chipping on the edges.

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