OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured 1903. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .45-70 caliber with a half octagon barrel, plain trigger, smokeless, and in takedown configuration when received at the warehouse on 22 September 1904 and shipped the next day in order number 248809. The barrel has the tapered lightweight profile.