Sale 2031
Estimate$400 – $600
Good. Bore is Dark with patches of oxidation and some dust and residue amid strong rifling. Item is a deep brown patina overall with weak markings on the barrel and some scattered pinpoint pitting on the edges. Gripstraps show a caramel tarnish. Grips have some chips at the edges and have worn down overall and been revarnished. Safety studs worn down, and the orsmby engraving is weak. Trigger screw has been replaced with a nail, and the revolver is missing the wedge screw. Action indexes but the cylinder stop is weak and often fails to engage.
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Tim Carey
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