Sale 6312
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$3,500 – $5,000
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Fair to Good. Bores are Very Bright with some residues in chambers. Ding to the right barrel 7" from muzzle that must be repaired. Metal finish shows some edgewear with thinning at the muzzle, scattered light scratches and streaks to the barrels with a patch of brown patination to the underside of the barrels. Case colors wearing down on forward frame with a brown patina starting to form while rear frame retains vibrant case colors. Triggerguard finish has worn down with a brown patina on trigger and the tang left polished bright, likely from a previous attempt to remove patina or oxidation. Engraving on buttplate has washed out indicative of aggressive cleaning. Stock shows some scattered handling mars and dents and some bubbling to the varnish finish. Crack forming behind tang. Action locks up tight with the barrels on face and the lever resting slightly right of center. Case has hardened with age and shows scattered abrasions and flaking overall. All leather belts are cracked.
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