Arms, Armor and Militaria

Very Good. Bores have some residues throughout that should clean to Very Bright. Metal finish shows some scratches and streaks to the barrels, in addition to some muzzle wear and thinning to silver at the edges of the breeches. Some nicks to the barrel rib. Case colors remain strong on internals, worn to silver on the standing breeches with the sideplates and frame colors faded and transitioning to silver on the lower frame. Triggerguard finish has worn down primarily to gray patina with some nicks on the edges. Some scattered patinated flecks to sideplates. Checkering is worn down with some dents and skips. The stock overall shows some scattered scratches and light dents. Recoil pad hardening and cracking. Two small chips to the edges of the stock just behind the right sideplate. A further chip is visible on the right edge of the forend. Crack to the wood above right sideplate. Action locks up with some very slght left to right and up down movement and the lever resting left of center. Case has some scattered scuffs and abrasions with a deep patina forming over the brass components. All printed articles in Excellent condition or better.

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