Arms, Armor and Militaria

Very good to near fine. Very good bore is evenly oxidized to a dark brownish color with strong rifling and only lightly scattered pitting. Metal lightly cleaned in the past with a medium pewter patina showing some scattered surface oxidation and discoloration and some areas of pinpricking and light pitting. Lock and hammer with strong case coloring that has dulled somewhat. Rear sight with much of its blued finish. Markings remain clear throughout with the exception of the breech date which is a little weak. Mechanically functional lock. Stock crisp with good edges and cartouches, showing scattered bumps, dings and handling marks and a couple of minor surface finish chips. Toe of buttplate with white ink or paint collector number "A10".

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