Arms, Armor and Militaria Online

1.) Fair. Bore is Dark with patina and pitting throughout. Metal finish shows a buffed bright finish fading to brown on frame with some pitting to lower frame and mottled finish to hammer. Grips show discolorations consistent with moisture damage, chips, and losses to both panels near frame that have been filled in with wood fill. Losses to fill on right panel. Hammer fails to lock back and falls freely.

2.) Fair. Bore is dirty with some residues that should clean to Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows a buffed bright finish fading to a dusted brown patina overall with some mottling on barrel. Grips with some flaking and scratches to both panels. Action is functional but mainspring is weak and the detent fails to hold the barrel in position.

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