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

Manufactured 1905 (Winchester Arms Collectors Association). The included factory letter lists the rifle in .32-40 caliber with a 28 inch octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered stock, cheek piece, and German silver knife blade front, folding tang, and sporting rear sights when received at the warehouse on 3 April 1907 and shipped the next day in order number 94018. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center letters also confirm this configuration and state that this was the first rifle ordered in such a configuration. The lower tang is marked "3049 X CP", with "3049" repeated on the buttstock and buttplate.