Manufactured in 1896, the first year of production, this is a fine example of a "flat side" Model 1895, which is only seen on the approximately first 5,000 made. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address and the caliber marking "30 U.S." at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the two-line trademark and model designation, early three-digit serial number on the lower tang, and the two-line patent dates on the trigger plate. It is fitted with a pinned German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth Schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and a smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Fine, retains 50% of the original blue finish and strong traces of the case colors on the hammer with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered small patches of light surface pitting. The wood is very good with numerous scattered dings, dents, and scratches. Mechanically excellent.