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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured 1879 to 1887 with a total of 239 manufactured with 16 inch barrels. Factory letter confirms the barrel length, states that front sight is a replacement and nickel finish when originally shipped on Jan. 11, 1882 to M.W. Robinson, New York City.