Good. Bore is Dark with brown patina throughout and some spots of oxidation, but maintains strong rifling. Metal finish has taken on a deep brown patina overall with mottled gray to brown hammer and some tarnish to brass triggerguard. Grip panels show some flaking to the finish, rounding at the edges of the butt, and scattered light dents. The loading lever lug is replaced, as is the lever retaining screw. Hammer has been welded and reformed. Action times and locks up, but shows excessive wiggle and a weak mainspring.

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