Arms, Armor and Militaria Online

Good. Bore is Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some buffing to forward barrel with edgewear overall and a thin blue remaining on the frame. Item further displays scratches and some mars overall, along with some nicks and mars to the metal. Some pinpoint pitting on muzzle and on the rear barrel. A pattern of brown patina and oxidation has formed over the exposed flanks of the cylinder. Grips show skips to the checkering and some chips at corners and edges, along with some patina and oxidation around seams with frame. Lanyard loop pitted. Action shows good timing with a tight lockup.

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