Guide to Definitions and Translations Relating to Firearms….
| Mint Condition: | Original condition from the Manufacturer, with all markings present |
| Minty Condition: | As above, with the exception of some deep pitting. |
| Action Needs Tuning: | Missing major parts or worn beyond recognition, will never function correctly. |
| A Little Rough: | Vaguely resembles a firearm. |
| Good For It’s Age: | NRA poor to terrible. |
| $350 Value for $250: | Now only twice what it’s worth. |
| Very Old: | Assembled in the Orient before 1980. |
| Much Original Finish: | In the deeper crevices. |
| Some Original Finish: | Under the grips. |
| Shows Honest Wear: | Used as a gardening tool by someone. |
| Very Good Bore: | Traces of rifling among the pits. |
| Good Bore: | Pits form a spiral. |
| Fair Bore: | You can see light through it. |
| Poor Bore: | You can’t see light through it. |
| Needs A Little TLC: | Beyond hope. |
| Tight: | Acraglas is an amazing compound ain’t it? |
| Hairline Crack: | Should be just Airline crack, you can see a jet through it. |
| Small Chip Out Of Stock: | Enough wood missing to be classified as a youth stock. |
| Nice Patina: | Generally covered in rust. |
| Some Wood Repair: | All of the wood has been replaced. |
| Representative Piece: | Still resembles a firearm. |
| Good Shooter: | For those who want to commit suicide. |
| Pre-War: | Before World War II, not the Gulf War. |
| Naval Variation: | Came from a San Diego or Norfolk pawn shop. |
| Finish Worn: | All markings obliterated. |
| Needs Tightening: | All parts worn out. |
| Some Parts Replaced: | Some may be original. |
| Arsenal Refinished: | Refinished in someone’s basement. |
| All Numbers Match: | They didn’t, but they do now. |
| Reasonable Offers Considered: | I’d love to dump this piece of scrap iron onto someone else. |