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                    Grading Guide for Firearms
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                  |  Perfect
                    
                     | In
                    new condition in every respect.
                    
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                  |  Excellent
                    
                     | New
                    condition, used little, no noticeable marring of wood or
                    metal, bluing perfect (except at muzzle or sharp edges.)
                    
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                  |  Very
                    Good
                    
                     | In
                    perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working
                    surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents
                    or scratches.
                    
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                  |  Good
                    
                     | In
                    safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no
                    broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere
                    with proper functioning.
                    
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                  |  Fair
                    
                     | In
                    working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring
                    replacement of minor parts or adjustments, no rust but may
                    have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or
                    inoperable.
                    
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