Chamber of the barrel appears to be previously welded shut and now re-opened. Barrel band retainer absent.

Fine overall as refinished, light handling marks and scattered spotting. Stock is cracked at the second barrel band. Mechanically fine.

Barrel is welded at the breech.

Fine overall as refinished, light handling marks. Stock is cracked at the second barrel band. Mechanically fine.

Dated "1897" on the receiver. "Crown/B" marked above the serial number on the receiver ring. Breech was previously welded shut.

Good overall with original finish, handling marks and scattered spotting. Mechanically very good.