NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Fixed sights. Standard markings on the barrel and slide. Checkered grips. Frame refinished.

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Introduced in 1945. Front sight painted white. Standard model with checkered walnut grips, external safety, New Haven production.

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Ramp front and adjustable rear sight, gold washed trigger, and smooth laminate grips. In box numbered to gun.