Photos are really helpful
A few hints, take a small, bright flashlight. You should be able to see traces of brown oxidation through the 100-year-old finish if original. The straw will naturally fade over 100 years. Remember this is a rust blue based on oxidation. It should not look like 1950s S&W and Colt blues. The crown of the muzzle should NOT be blued.
All of the edges should be sharp and not rounded and you should see a slight 'halo" around the barrel and proof stamps applied after the gun was blued. Check the FAQ section here for example and more hints.
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