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Originally Posted by Patbar
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It has never been fired, as can be seen by the very shiny bore and chambers and the front of the cylinder without any trace of powder burns . . .
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Very very nice Model 2, well into the upper 1% of all out there, however one thing bugs me. I see sellers on websites and at auctions making the "never been fired" claim and no one can validate that fact for 140+ years old gun. There is the clear turn line, there are lots of handling marks on the gun and stocks, and the only places I can find rust is on the face of the cylinder and around the recoil shield. To me evidence of shooting black powder. Can it be said the gun is As New Without Box - for me no.
With the condition of the finish, I would rate it an Excellent+, which is worth a hefty chunk of change. Great that you found it before someone else got their hands on it.