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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

"1863" dated lock, numbered "4502" on the barrel tang. Flayderman's Guide indicates Whitney assembled guns from the residual parts of the Navy 1861 rifle contract, with minor modifications such as trigger guards without a finger spur as seen on this example.