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

"CAI" marked barrel. With grenade launcher cup muzzle device marked "AGRJ/1936".

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.

"O.V.S." marked ("Oranje Vrij Staat"/Orange Free State). Cleaning rod absent. Stock carved on left with "HOLFONTEIN/23rdROYAL.WELSH.FUS./OCTOBER 28th 1900/ORANGE.RIVER.COLONY" capture mark featuring the Prince of Wales feathers logo of the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers. "H.P.V." carved on right of stock, which is extended 2 inches using a section of buttstock, likely from another Model 1895.

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

"O.V.S." ("Oranje Vrij Staat"/Orange Free State) marked. Cleaning rod absent. With leather sling.