Arms, Armor and Militaria

Very good. Bore moderately oxidized and dark with strong rifling and some lightly scattered pitting. Barrel with some of the blue on the barrel, with high edge wear and loss, and areas of weakness toning to plum. Magazine tube mostly a plum brown, frame with some strong traces of blue and mostly a plum brown patina. Lever and hammer with a rich dark blue patina and traces of dull mottling. markings clear and crisp. Mechanically functional action. Wood with scattered bumps, dings and mars and some some old white paint on the wood and buttplate. Forend with some scrapes as well.

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