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Fair. Bore is Bright. Metal finish is a deep brown patina overall with internal cycling scratches and mars. Nick to the barrel above the address marking. Stock shows handling wear, mars, some sanded dents and scratches. Crack forming through the wrist on both sides along the mounting bolt. Ejector spring and ejector spring mounting screw have both fractured and remain tenuously in place. Collar for the magazine tube is bent, forcing the endcap to be removed before the tube can be rotated for disassembly. Barrel wobbles in all directions.

WARNING: Ejector spring and its mounting screw are broken and must be replaced for regular function. Barrel wobbles in all directions and must be inspected by a gunsmith prior to firing.

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