Thanks B. Dudley,
The stock does not have any checkering but is in very nice condition regardless that it’s 130 years old. Everything seems tight and works freely. I do not want to devalue the gun by cleaning the exterior. I don't know what a "good, better or excellent" bore should look like so I cannot grade them, though I don't see any pitting. I am aware that the hammer screws & washers are not original, but I thought the person that purchases the gun should make the call on the condition (originality) of the piece. By looking at its current condition, I can imagine that this gun has seen many birds over the years, and was most likely treasured by the owner.
It’s hard for me to imagine anyone putting a piece of family history like this gun up for sale.
Now it’s just a nice classic firearm for sale with an unknown history.
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