Manufactured between 1887 and 1904, this rifle was manufactured in 1898. Features a dovetailed breech folding front sight, adjustable rear sporting sight and a tang mounted short range peep sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent dates, "22 Cal." is marked on the upper rear barrel flat at the breech and the lower left flat at the breech is marked with three British proof marks. The upper left front of the receiver is marked with a "crown/V" proofmark and the Rampant Colt is in the center. The serial number is marked on the lower tang. A half magazine, blue finish, casehardened hammer, and mounted with a multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered Colt hard rubber buttplate and silver initial oval. Directly behind the pistol grip is stamped "*26183*".

Extremely Fine. The rifle retains 90% original blue finish with edge wear, some thinning and some scattered minor oxidation. There are several minor scratches on the receiver. The front sight globe is bent. The hammer retains almost all of the original case colors. The wood is very fine with scattered minor dents and scratches. The checkering is very crisp. The markings are clear. The action is fine.