Arms, Armor and Militaria Online

Good. Bore is dirty with some firing residues that should clean to Bright with crisp rifling. Blued finish shows some abrasions and brown flecking over the gripstraps, and some further spots of brown patina on the cylinder above each chamber, and to the left sideplate. Hammer exhibits pinpoint gray to brown patina forming on the spur. Forward frame exhibits light edgewear with the barrel showing muzzle wear on both sides. A light and continuous turn ring is visible on the cylinder. Grips have some stains, and loss of sharpness to the checkering. Action exhibits good timing.

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