At first ,no. But I've been spraying WD40 and usyng a toothbrush & 0000 steel wool to get the rust off. It opens & closes like it's new now. I didn't see the dents but felt them while steel wooling the barrel. All the pieces have the same serial numbers, 13814. It was made in 1879. My local gun smith doesn't think it's worth investing any serious money in it. I'm retired so I have lots of time & not too much money to invest. I want to do the right thing & not destroy any value may have.
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