Manufactured in 1897. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address and caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model, trademark, and patent dates, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Fine, retains 75% plus of the original blue finish and 60% of the vibrant original case colors with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina and a few scattered small patches of light pitting. The wood is also fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.