Manufactured in 1898, the included factory letter confirms the .22 short caliber, special order 20 inch barrel, checkered pistol grip stock, November 29, 1898, date of serial number application, and December 30, 1899, date of shipment. The letter further notes the rifle was returned to the factory for unspecified repairs on July 31, 1900, and April 7, 1915. Standard blade front and fixed notch rear sights, first style barrel inscription, Winchester proofs correctly absent, "22 SHORT" caliber marking on top flat at the breech, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, tang mounted flip up peep sight, and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. XXX fancy walnut 12 groove slide handle and checkered pistol grip stock with Winchester hard rubber grip cap and casehardened crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "6828 XXX", and the matching number "6828" is stamped on the end of the buttstock. The inside of the buttplate is marked "6773". Ned Schwing reports on six 20 inch barrels manufactured during the casehardened Second Model production period.