I just got this yesterday in Maine. It's an original, 4th Model, made in 1861. All matching numbers (even the wedge) except the loading lever. It was reblued some time ago which diminished its selling value, but the blue protected the gun. I see no pitting or rust at all (the cylinder scene is gone).
Here's the question that I also posted on Voy - should I strip the blue and return it to a more natural finish? Keep in mind that I didn't pay much for this gun so the resale value doesn't mean much to me. I paid under $600.
Here's the question that I also posted on Voy - should I strip the blue and return it to a more natural finish? Keep in mind that I didn't pay much for this gun so the resale value doesn't mean much to me. I paid under $600.
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