Well, I talked to the seller tonight and he told me the finish was original so the pic must just be deceiving and not re-finished in bead blast.

I asked about the mark on the frame and he said that it was mechanically sound all the way around.

He kept referring to the "book" where it talks about the gun and it's value. Apparently he is going on Blue Book for the selling price and still making money.

He offered up a box of ammo for sale with the gun. I'm almost afraid to tell you the final price including shipping for fear of being a braggart.

Suffice it to say it will be a great deal going on your reactions. I will post pics when I get it home. Probably a week from now.

Thanks guys. I would have been ignorant and let this slip through my fingers.