Manufactured in early 1912 with the barrel marked "R.I.A./flaming bomb/3- 10". The bolt safety lug is stamped with a "C" and an upside down "L". Straight grip stock with one reinforcing bolt, grasping grooves, circled "P" proof, boxed "W.J.S." cartouche and fine checkered buttplate. With a leather claw sling stamped "R.I.A./19?0", Rock Island Arsenal Model 1905 bayonet dated 1909 and leather covered scabbard marked "R.I.A./19??".

Good as assembled, strong traces of the original blue finish remain on the replacement barrel, rear sight base and trigger guard/floor plate with a streaky brown patina on the balance. The receiver retains 50% of the original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the remainder. The replacement stock is very good as lightly sanded with legible cartouche. The sling is good, the bayonet is good and the scabbard is fair.

The barrel was manufactured in 1943 with a single steel bead sight, choked cylinder and 2 3/4 inch chamber. The top of the barrel over the chamber is marked "U.S. (flaming bomb)". The top left side of the receiver is stamped "U.S. (flaming bomb)" and "MILITARY FINISH". Smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with ordnance wheel and "FJA" cartouche stamped on the left side and a serrated black and brown buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches.

Fine as partially refinished, 75% plus of the original matte blue finish remains with some wear on the top left of the receiver and some scattered freckling. There are some small spots of cold blue touch up on the upper left side of the receiver. The wood is very fine with some scattered dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.