[TARNATION !!!]

This little gem is unmolested but has seen service for sure. All screws appear unturned. Bores are mirror. 32" twist steel barrels ring true and twist pattern very visible, case colors only in very protected area, wood proud of metal and butt plate. Wood cosmetics pretty good given use and 1897 manufacture. Nice condition gutta percha butt. Locks up tight, with or without fore end in place. Found it in cyberspace and gave myself a Christmas present.

Took it out twice to chase pheasants. First time did not get a shot. Second time was new year's eve (rather go hunting than try to stay up to MN). I did have a nice flush and missed. There must have been a sudden, short-lived, gale force wind, as that rooster flew over some brush out of sight. I then heard my partner shoot and found he too suffered wind blown lead. Nice rooster left for seed but watch out next season. Happy New Year Jack