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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Tang sight absent.