Manufactured 1896. Approximately 5,000 were manufactured with flat sided receivers. The included factory letter confirms the caliber and notes "To Russ" along with a warehouse receipt date of 22 December 1896, 10 March 1897 which is noted as being in the left margin, and a shipment date of 11 March 1897.

Good, with faint traces of original finish, minor vise marks on barrel at breech, a few patches of light pitting, and a minor crack, chips, and handling marks in the wood. Mechanically excellent.