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

Manufactured in 1860. Inscribed "F.W. Parson" on the back strap and "Niagara Falls, N.Y." on the butt for Francis W. Parsons (1842-1873) of the Wisconsin 1st Volunteer Regiment and 91st New York Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He was wounded at least three times. His final permanent rank was as major, and he was also breveted as a lieutenant colonel. He also served in the Secret Service and was appointed postmaster at Niagara Falls by President Lincoln.