NG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

With Simmons Whitetail 6.5-20x50 scope and RCBS die set.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Introduced in 2006. With Barska 3-12x scope.

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Introduced in 2003. With Guide Gear 3-12x50E scope.

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

Introduced in 2006. With Nikon 3-9x40 scope.