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

Originally manufactured in 1874, this rifle was subsequently engraved in the style of L.D. Nimschke with profuse floral scroll and a patriotic eagle and shield motif in a panel on the left of the receiver that is marked "LDN" in the bottom of its border. "FS" is marked on the lower tang directly following the serial number.