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Barrel is angular for first 7 1/4" then round to end. Engrved on flat top of barrel near lock: "W.M. Sheetre" in script. Ramrod pipes, trigger guard, butt plate, lock, barrel + upper band around stock are steel. Walnut stock is dark reddish - brown. Small brass sight at end of barrel. Leaf + vine design engraved on lock. Also engraved on lock: "PARTRIDGE WARRANTED". Trigger guard engraved w/ curly leaf + vine design. Shield shaped german silver plate on top of stock just behind lock. Crack 2" long in stock on side opp lock. Ramrod (B) tapers from end w/ brass ferrule to opp end where tip is carved into tiny knob; knob is partly chipped off.; # engraved on inside edge of trigger guard. 3/7/08 Additional Info: Filled rifle barrel with wax. Done as safety precaution due to rifles being loaded. S West</div>
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