OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured in 1928 with raised blade front sight with bead and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight. Standard barrel and upper tang markings with factory proofs stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Takedown frame with half-length magazine. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with metal forend cap and serrated shotgun style buttplate.

Good. The barrel retains 97% of the original blue finish with minor surface scratches and pressure marks. Minor horizontal surface scratches on underside of barrel ahead of the takedown lever. Thinning on the muzzle turning to a gray patina. The receiver, lever and hammer retain 50% of the original blue finish with the balance thinning to a gray patina. The buttplate has a smooth gray-brown patina with some minor spotting. The wood is excellent with light pressure and handling marks overall. The forend cap has a smooth gray patina.