Not previousley sold at retail, in same condition as current factory production.
NEW
DISCONTINUED
Same as NEW, but discontinued model.
PERFECT /
MINT
In NEW condition in every respect.
EXCELLENT
New condition, used very little, no noticeable marring of the wood or metal, bluing perfect (except at muzzle or sharp edges).
VERY GOOD
In perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches.
GOOD
In safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning.
FAIR
In safe working condition, but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments that should be in advertisement; No rust, but may have corrosion pits that do not render th gun unsafe or inoperable.
POOR
Badly worn, rusty, battered, perhaps requiring major adjustment or repairs to place in operating condition.
FACTORY NEW
All original parts, 100% original finish, in perfect condition in every respect, inside & out.
EXCELLENT
All ORIGINAL parts, over 80% finish, sharp lettering, numbers and design on metal & wood, minor marks on wood, good bore.
FINE
All ORIGINAL parts, over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numbers and design on metal & wood, minor marks on wood, good bore.
All ORIGINAL parts, None to 30% of original finish, original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp, clear lettering, numerals and design on metal, wood slightly scratched or bruised, bore disregarded for collectors firearms.
VERY GOOD
GOOD
Some minor replacement parts, metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or reblued, principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible, wood refinished, scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired, in good working order.
FAIR
Some major parts replaced, minor replacement parts may be required, metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or reblued, 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.
POOR
Major and minor parts replaced, major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed, metal deeply pitted, principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken, mechanically inoperative, generally undesireable as a collectors firearm.
