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

Manufactured c. 1872 with the "safety locking" action. "85/B" marked buttplate tang. Includes leather sling.

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.

The barrel, receiver and included bayonet are all marked with a sunburst motif above "RM" (Republic of Mexico). An old piece of paper is adhered to the right of the buttstock with faintly visible illegible hand writing in black ink. Absent rear sight. Flayderman states about Whitney Type I Rolling Block military muskets, "few specimens found in U.S. collections and those usually in heavily worn condition." and further states that the Mexican contract examples are worth a premium.

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Manufactured c. 1888-1910.

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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

"Crown/AR.O./1877" marked on right of receiver. "435" and "US" marked on top of barrel. Absent barrel retaining screw.