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.

Action does not open with forend installed. Left barrel has an installed 38-55 WCF (per the consignor) rifle insert. Right barrel with chamber measured 2 3/4" with extractor, chamber measured modified, and 14 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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured in 1889 per Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume One: London". Chambers measured 2 1/2" with extractor, chokes measured full/full, and 14 1/8" LOP.