Arms, Armor and Militaria

Very Good as Refinished. Bores are Very Bright with some residues to the chambers. Blued finish is strong but shows some muzzle wear and scattered light scratches. Engraving to the breeches has been weakened by refinish. Triggerguard finish has worn off with a pale brown patina forming. Lever exhibits some extant blue near the pivot. Case colors to the interior frame faintly visible with exterior worn to silver. Wood displays some skips to the checkering on the wrist and forend. Butt exhibits a tight wood to metal finish but shows a faint crack behind tang, chip or flake behind the left lockplate, and scattered light handling mars and dents. Forend exhibits a 1" long crack along the centerline from rear edge, and has retreated from the metal at rear. Some dulling to the finish. Case shows abrasions and mars along all corners and surfaces with some stains to the liner. Chip to the left forend. Some loose material inside rib that produces a slight noise when item is elevated or depressed. Action locks up with barrels on face and slight up and down wiggle. Lever rests slightly left of centerline.

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