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

Manufactured in 1895. With scarce 1895 receiver markings, Model 1896 rear sight/handguard and sight protector band. Includes Springfield Research Service letter, indicating this gun was issued to the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry, who saw combat at San Juan Hill.