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.

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

The factory letter lists it in .44/40 with a nickel finish (barrel length and grips not listed) when part of a shipment of 35 guns of this type shipped to J.P. Moores Sons in New York City on January 6, 1882. Includes a custom case and a pair of rosewood grips.