NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

A medallion with Illinois Sesquicentennial/150 years of progress is found on the right side of the buttstock. Land of Lincoln with Abraham Lincoln's silhouette engraved on the left side of the receiver.

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

The right side of the stock is carved with The Battle of Hampton Roads March 8th-9th 1862. The right side of the receiver is engraved with various dates and significant battles through the Civil War and the left side of the receiver is engraved with a collage of items, civil war 150th and 4 of 150. The right side of the forearm is carved with Civil War 150th anniversary 1862-2012 and the left side is carved with Missouri Remembers 1862.