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.

Left side of receiver has "crescent moon" with Arabic style markings on breech end of barrel. The letter "B" is stamped on both the left side of both the barrel and receiver and a "star and moon" marking is stamped on the rear barrel band. With Chassepot style bayonet and scabbard. Consignor states rifle is part of original 60,000 contract and has a rare Turkish "star and moon" marking on rear barrel band. Provenance: Colonel Brent Goodwin, U.S. Army (retired), a lifetime collector of the Remington Rolling Block military rifles of the world, is recognized as one of the leading experts regarding their many types and variations. Over the past 50 years his collection has contained at least one of every type, including those manufactured in other nations under license from Remington.