Manufactured in 1902. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S." over "MODEL 1898 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" and the serial number. Blade front and tangent rear sights and mounted with a smooth straight grip stock, with a sharp "J.S.A./1902" cartouche on the left side ahead of the wrist a circled script "P" on the underside behind the trigger guard and a flat buttplate with compartment containing an oiler. The rifle comes with a leather sling.