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

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

The socket is dated "1947" on the left side.

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

The mum has been stuck but not ground. Includes two Nazi periodicals: "ILLUSTSRIERTE BEOBACHTER" (Illustrated Observer) dated Sept. 9, 1933, just days after the close of the 5th Nazi party rally at Nuremberg, and a copy of "DIE WEHRMACHT," a German military propaganda magazine dated July 6th. 1940. Also included is a hard cover copy of "The Russo-Japanese War," essentially a photographic documentary of the conflict. The periodicals are fair with loose pages and frayed edges. The book shows water damage and separated binding.