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.

Brass breech version. 12 3/4" LOP.

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Manufactured pre-1916. 13 3/8" LOP.

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.

Pre-1893 Liege proof. "J. SITES" stamped on the left side of the stock. John Sites Jr.'s (1821-1904) home and gunshop in Arrow Rock, Missouri, are historic sites. Following the Civil War, he was more of a gunsmith and retailer than a gunmaker.