OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Standard markings and features with a faint cartouche on the left side grip.

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Series III, produced between 1859 and 1868 with standard markings. The wedge is missing and has been replaced with a piece of wood. A portion of the hammer is missing. Blade and notch sights. Five shot cylinder with roll engraved scene and spring plate. Barrel with maker and address marking. Silver plated brass grip straps.

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Produced in the early 1860s. Marked "NEPPERHAN / FIRE ARMS CO." on top of barrel. Blade and notch sights, unfluted cylinder, removable side plate, brass trigger guard, and smooth two piece walnut grips. Some replacement screws, replacement wedge, screw missing.

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Produced from 1863 to 1878. Standard markings, fitted with a pair of Micro target sights. "B" is marked on the barrel, cylinder and frame. One nipple is absent.