I don't have much to say about the value or potential as a "test eagle", but here are a few observations based on the GREAT photo's.
What about the collecting axiom of condition,condition, condition? or does the potential rarity make this a museum piece in any shape?
There appear to be some pitting on the left side of the barrel - would this be welded during restoration?
From the photo's, the most rusting is on the left side. the safety lever, sideplate, takedown lever, and barrel. Think she was just poorly stored in the holster on the left side under humid conditions? I could see where the sideplate would have seen the worst reation with contact area there.
Just thinkin'
Fritz.
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