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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Originally manufactured in 1861, one of only approximately 2,200 subsequently returned and converted by Colt factory to the Richards-Mason style centerfire cartridge configuration for the U.S. Navy in the mid-1870s. Inspection initials "R.W.M.(Navy anchor)." of U.S. Navy Commander Richard W. Meade underneath the barrel.