This model represents Colt's only attempt to compete with Winchester for the lever action rifle market. Only 1,219 of the total 3,775 rifles were manufactured with round barrels between 1883 and 1885. Fixed steel blade front sight with adjustable semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A./+PAT. JAN. 7. 73. OCT. 19. 75.APR. 1. 79. DEC. 13. 81. JAN 3. 82.+". "+BURGESS'S PATENTS+" is stamped on top of the lever with the serial number on the lower tang just behind the trigger. The Rampant Colt is marked on the left side of the receiver. The rifle was finished blue with a casehardened hammer. Full length 15 round tubular magazine and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and crescent buttplate with buttstock compartment.

About good. The metal surfaces have a smooth brown patina. The wood is good plus overall with a pieced in 4 1/2 inch by 1 1/4 inch repair on the right rear of the forearm, otherwise a few overall scattered minor dings and handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is functions fine, but lever does not stay up when unlatched.