Manufactured in 1899, a rifle such as this would have been highly valued in the American West for small game hunting and varmint control. The standard two-line address and patent dates is marked on top of the barrel, and the caliber marking is offset on the left at the breech. There is an import mark on the lower right flat of the barrel. The Rampant Colt is marked on the left side of the frame, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight. It is mounted with a mostly smooth forearm, having simple border carving, and a straight grip stock with a hard rubber shotgun buttplate.

Fine, retains 50% of the original finish with some handling evidence, light edge wear, and some areas of spotting and oxidation, tell-tale signs of years as a working gun. The fine wood shows some dings and scratches, a chip at the buttplate toe, and areas of thinned varnish. Mechanically excellent.