Very good to fine. Bore is lightly frosted and has some faint pit marks to rifling. Finish to barrel shows some scattered light scratches, sprinkled pit marks, and thinned losses to sharp edges. Frame finish has thinned mostly to top and sides, with some sprinkled pitting, light scratches, and light patination overall. Buttplate is mostly bare of finish and has some clusters of pitting. Wood stock shows scattered scratches and mars.

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