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The gun does not impress me at all. Looking beyond the sheen and glitter, I find it lacking in many ways. The carving is not all that special with some being kinda lifeless with the intent to excuse it and stand out with silver wire with some areas poorly back grounded and blended. The forearm is quite blocky from the guard forward tang to the base thimble along with the blocky breech and lock area behind it. The engraving is purely amateurish and lacking boldness and interest. Overall, I find the gun looks as if too much wood was left on it. Just my opinion, but a Kibler made rifle, even with minimal frosting would outshine that one.