Manufactured circa 1882 to 1892. German silver blade front and sporting type rear sights on a 26" barrel with the Third style two line address patent dates "1865-reissue 1880" marking ahead of the rear sight and "40 CAL" at the breech. It is estimated that 277 model 1881s with a 26" barrel were produced. Blue with casehardened receiver, hammer and buttplate. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with full length magazine tube and steel forend cap. The accompanying Marlin letter verifies serial number "14385" as a Model 1881, 40/60 caliber, 26" barrel and that it was shipped October 18, 1886.