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

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured 1888. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .38 caliber, 26" octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, and casehardened when received at the warehouse on 10 March 1888 and shipped on 18 April 1888. The left side of the lower tang is marked "1270 XX 38", and the stock inlet and inside of the buttplate are marked "1270"