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

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Accompanying Cody letter verifies serial number 152930 as a 38 caliber carbine received in the warehouse June 25, 1884 and shipped the next day.

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) FINE NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC. WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

2nd Model manufactured in 1879. Ill-fitting buttplate missing compartment door.

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) GOOD-WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN