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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

The revolver was manufactured in 1883 and has "NW" carved on the butt of the grip. The holster is a Mexican double loop and has tooled borders. The books are both marked for Newton F. Watson on the front. Consignor notes indicate these items belonged to County Clerk Newton "Newt" Watson. He rode with Bill Tilghman, Jim, and Tom Masterson in 1888 to recapture records for a $1,000 reward.