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Fair to Good. Bore is Frosty with rust and grease residue throughout obscuring much of the rifling. Metal finish shows chips and deep pitting to the right barrel and slide, and o both flanks of the frame, particularly over the magazine well. Bolt retains muhc of the polish with some light pitting and brown patination forming. The pistol retains original blue and straw finishes but shows handling wear with brown patina, and some stabilized rust spots. Grips possibly sanded and dessicated, leaving the metal fitting proud of the wood. Grips have handling wear, stains, some rounding at the corners, and handling dents. Stock is missing the mounting bracket screw, half of the buttplate, and has a split forming through the toe. Some brown patina and oxidation to metal parts.

WARNING: Extensive pitting on the right flank of the handgun calls its structure into question. Item must be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before attempting to shoot.

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