I must admit that I was almost afraid to open the box after that rifle that Badger posted, but under all the mung and drool (that's motocross talk 
) there is a solid and complete rifle! The photos show a lot of nasty stuff that looks like flaws but under those 150 years of crud it is a good rifle, We have grandkids this weekend, so I have not done much to the thing yet, however, I took a cotton rag and some denatured alcolhol to the stock and metal parts and a lot of the nasties came off. The wood lacks any major dents or rot and is solid. The metal will take a little cleaning to get through the baked on oven grease and appears to be fairly rust free. It does not have the original butt plate, but I can age the new one look old with a little work. I am very satisfied with the condition and was surprised by how good the thing is. Now the fun begins! look out crud........INCOMING!!!!! DC
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