OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

According to the included factory letter this revolver was shipped on march 24, 1873 to M. W. Robinson of New York City, NY as a plain nickel gun. It was then engraved (likely by M. W. Robinson) with near full coverage floral scroll. With a period hardwood case, 14 rounds of .32 RF, and 2 rounds of .32 RF Long. Pictured and described on pages 181-184 of "Guns That Shaped Our Nation. . . A Collector's Notes" by Lt. Col. Nicholas C. Belmonte.

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.

The included factory letter lists the time of shipment as April, 1864 to J. W. Storrs of New York City, NY. Pictured and described on pages 160-164 of "Guns That Shaped Our Nation. . . A Collector's Notes" by Lt. Col. Nicholas C. Belmonte.

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

The included factory letter confirms the current configuration when it was shipped to M. W. Robinson, New York City, NY, on May 29, 1872.