NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Manufactured in 1943. Factory letter confirms serial number, original finish as "BLUE", and date of shipment as January 14, 1944 as one of 3,000 pistols shipped to the Springfield Ordnance Depot. With "US" embossed, "42" dated Boyt leather holster.