The accompanying factory letter states the rifle was received in the warehouse on September 17, 1892 and shipped on October 5 chambered in .22 WRF. Blade front and fixed notch rear sights on the correct 24 3/8 inch First Model barrel with first style inscription, "22 W.R.F." on top flat at the breech, Winchester proofs correctly absent, First Model casehardened solid frame receiver, standard three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang, and correct "WRF" marking on the underside of the upper tang. 12-groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate.

Fine with 75% original blue finish on the barrel, dark patina on the muzzle face, some small scattered dings and scratches, and visible slide retraction wear on the barrel and magazine tube. The slide bar is mostly bright with some mixed brown patina. The receiver has 60% original case colors with a mix of dove gray patina and surface spotting on the balance. The wood is also very fine with some scattered small dings, rough patch near the toe, and faint patterns of original case colors on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.