How does the grading system for Antique Firearms work?
FACTORY NEW: All original parts, 100% original finish, and in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out. EXCELLENT: All original parts, over 80% of the original finish. Sharp lettering, numerals, and design on metal and wood. Unmarred wood. Fine bore. FINE: All original parts, over 30% of the original finish. Sharp lettering, numerals, and design on metal and wood. Minor marks in wood. Good bore. VERY GOOD: All original parts. None to 30% of the original finish. Original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp. Clear lettering, numerals, and disregarded for collector’s firearms. GOOD: Some minor replacement parts. Metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places. Cleaned or reblued. Principle 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 where broken. POOR: Major and minor parts replaced. Major replacement parts required and restoration needed. Metal d
