The reason the gun didn't sell is because someone here on this forum suggested he had before and after pictures of the gun being restored. That post has since been edited. A friend of mine bought that gun in about 2000 and prior to that it was in a casino collection here in Nevada for about 40 years. I can tell you with reasonable certance the gun is 100% original and except for 150 years of a few handling marks the gun is vertually brand new.
As for the checkering the whole gun exhibits that flat top style that I have never seen before on any gun. The bores are brand, brand new. I did take the locks off to look for a name and there is none but it looks more like a watch inside than a gun.
I sent the gun and the buyers check back to him in a good faith effort to re-sell the gun. He is a very well know collector and honorable man so I have no concerns and he can make the call as to its condition and originality.
Carey
