Hi Anna
Albert is correct about the strawing, should have very fine lines (scratches) and yours does not. I also don't like the looks of your barrel alignment marks, even though that picture is a bit blurred. I also think I see evidence of a barrel wrench being used.
The grip screws should be fire blued and they look very worn in your pictures.
The engraving â??well it does look a bit unfinished to me, but that is an opinion only and shouldnâ??t weigh much.
It doesnâ??t mean it isnâ??t a presentation gun, but I tend to believe it has been messed with at some point; this shouldnâ??t surprise anyone if the gun was used or carried. As a family heirloom they often get a re-do treatment.
Vern
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