The special order half octagon barrel of this 1898 manufactured rifle is marked with the two line address on the left at the center, "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" below the rear sight, "30 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang markings have the model and patent information, and the serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It features a dovetailed German silver blade front sight and two leaf notch rear sights marked "50" and "2", half magazine, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Very good. The barrel retains 25% of the original blue finish, while the balance of rifle is a gray patina overall. There are some minor scratches and marks spread throughout. The reoiled wood is good with some dents and minor scrapes. Mechanically fine with clear markings.