NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

The included factory letter confirms the current barrel length, chokes, single trigger, selective ejectors, manual safety, and pistol grip stock, when inspection was finished on March 21, 1949. The letter also lists a change order starting on March 7, 1951, and finishing on March 20, 1951, possibly when the butt was modified. Chambers marked 2 3/4" with ejectors, chokes marked "WS-1"/"WS-2", and 14 1/4" LOP.