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.

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

Fixed sights, ground mum, mismatched dust cover, welded matching bolt and barrel bands, and smooth stock with wood buttplate.

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.

Ladder rear sight, unblemished mum, late war bolt, and smooth stock with sling swivels and cupped butt. With a Kokura bayonet, 15 1/2" blade, curved guard and metal sheath. Matching numbers.

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

Late War series 28 - with elongated "M" marking on barrel with double "0-0" prefix indicating military service. Inverted "V" and ladder sights, defaced mum, knurled safety, and smooth stock with cupped butt.

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Blade and folding ladder rear sights. Receiver ring marked with intertwined three circles and symbol inside for the Nippon Special Steel and was intended for use as a late War training rifle, with a smooth bore. Smooth stock with flat butt. With an unmarked bayonet, 15" blade, curved guard and metal sheath.