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Unread 01-23-2012, 09:37 AM   #7
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Hi Drew, I actually have to disagree with fellow forum member Balder, the finish looks original to me. The barrel serial number shows halos and the small vertical pin in the left rear toggle is "in the white", both signs of an un-refinished gun. The only part that looks a little off is the trigger plate, but this is not uncommon. It's thought that the heat treatment this part receives somehow affects it's ability to retain finish.
The holster looks very nice indeed, and has construction features that identify it as Imperial. I think that the marking under the lid might be a partly legible 1916. Regards, Norm
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