Manufactured in 1898, the accompanying factory letter lists the rifle in "L" (.22 Long) caliber when received in the warehouse on March 1, 1898, and shipped on March 15, 1898. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, first style barrel inscription, Winchester "WP" proofs correctly absent, "22 LONG" caliber marking on top barrel flat at the breech, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. 12 groove slide handle and plain, straight grip walnut stock with casehardened steel crescent buttplate.