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

The factory letters confirm the configuration and that the rifle was received on August 17, 1892, and shipped on August 23 as part of order 4279. It appears a bullet passed through the stock, and the receiver is stamped "FOSS" on the left.