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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

One of approximately 1,280 Moore "Long Enfield" rifle-muskets purchased by the U.S. government. Assembled in New York by John P. Moore with a mixture of American made and imported parts to fulfill U.S. government contracts. "1863" dated lock. Birmingham proofed barrel. With a socket bayonet.

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.

With a socket bayonet, scabbard, and leather sling (latter poor and broken).

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.

Also known as the "Brazilian Contract Light Minie Rifle" and "Brazilian model 1855 Naval Rifle" and imported into New York in 1861. With a sword bayonet.