Manufactured in 1897. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address, 40-82 W.C.F." at the breech, "-MODEL 1886-" is marked on the upper tang and the two line, two patent date marking is marked on the lower tang directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the rear. Brass blade front and semi-buckhorn rear sights, blue barrel and magazine with casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a metal forend cap and crescent buttplate.

Fine. The barrel retains 60% original finish, mainly in protected areas with the balance having a smooth brown patina. The magazine retains 70% thinning original blue finish with areas of smooth gray patina. The bolt retains 98% original bright blue finish with a small amount of minor spotting. The receiver and lever retain 30% faded original case colors with the balance having a smooth silver gray patina. The buttplate has a smooth mottled silver gray patina. The wood has been lightly sanded and refinished and remains very good with most finish and a few scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.