OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; 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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

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

Only an estimated 300 of these first model rifles were manufactured and 1,250 or less total rifles were manufactured for Porter by G. P. Foster in Taunton, Massachusetts, in the 1850s. The fact that a loaded chamber was facing the shooter likely dissuaded many potential buyers.