Arms, Armor and Militaria Online

Very Good. Bore is Bright with some pinpoint pitting and patina at muzzle, and some scattered light pits to the grooves. Metal finish primarily a mottled gray to brown patina with some blue remaining on the receiver flanks, and in scattered patches on the barrel. Some nicks to the edge of the barrel on the upper right flat. Stock appears sanded with some scattered dents, smoothed chips to the corners of the wrist and forend, and wood fill around the edges of the butt filling in seam with buttplate. Action functions when cycled by hand, but the elevator functions stiffly. Hammer holds firmly when placed in half cock position.

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