Thanks for your input and comments on my friends gun.
I agree, it is difficult to make a realistic assessment of a gun with pictures, especially one's that are so so.
I've added two more pictures below of the left and right side of the receiver showing the hole in the top lever and more close up of the engraving. Looks like the hole in the top lever is original.
The barrels are in fine shape with no dents or pits. The wood finish has a couple blemishes but otherwise OK.
Thanks again for the responses.
Jolly
