Originally Posted by Drew Hause
Thanks Parabola.
The original image is high resolution and I tried to enhance it a bit

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That would be quite the sleeve joint!
i had assumed the sleeve joint was a bit farther out - because there is a slight amount of the 13/1 stamp that appears to be sliced through - that notion supported my thought the proofs were original.

a photo of the top side of the sleeved joint area would be useful - and could also show the rib extension (if there is one). i know there are high-end sleeves that are virtually invisible, but from here in the cheap seats, i have never handled a gun that met that standard.

best regards,

tom

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