OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured in 1871. The factory letter verifies the features, the "U.S." marked rib and that it was shipped as 1 of 1,000 to the U.S. National Armory in Springfield, Ma. on March 16, 1871. With military style holster (fair, flap absent). Also comes with a 2 cavity bullet mold, two boxes of 44 American ammunition, a bore cleaner,57 bullets, 44 caliber reloading die, RCBS 41 magnum reloading dies, misc. dies and cleaning cloths.