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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Approximately 3,000 early Model 1859 and New Model 1859 carbines with brass furniture were manufactured in the 30786-36000 serial range. The state of Georgia purchased approximately two thirds of them and issued to cavalry and infantry. This example has the scarce first type "single rail" breech block.