Rick, I probably will pass. Attached are photos.
right side marked King
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left side with hood removed
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red bead sight with a mirror set at 45 degrees
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It appears to be original blue. I think if the original sight base had been ground off it would show. there is a tiny scratch on the left side near the sight.
David

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