Manufactured in 1904 with scarce part octagon, rapid taper, lightweight barrel marked with the standard two-line address/patent dates, "NICKEL STEEL" marking, and "38-55" at the breech. The barrel and receiver are also marked with factory oval proofs at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/trademark marking and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. The left side of the lower tang is marked "1180 X R" and the stock mortise is marked "2924". Fitted with ramped, dovetailed Lyman beaded blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a straight grain, smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap and shotgun buttplate. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .38-55 caliber with a half octagon nickel steel lightweight barrel, set trigger, Lyman front sight, Winchester High Velocity, takedown, and a plain pistol grip stock with a rubber shotgun buttplate when received at the warehouse on 7 January 1908 and shipped the same day in order number 136503.

Very fine, retains 90% plus original blue finish, 75% original case colors, and 95% original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance a grey or plum brown patina, with a couple small patches of light pitting near the muzzle, and a repaired, ding visible on the top left rear of the receiver. The replacement wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.