Manufactured in 1891. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-56 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marking is covered by a short range peep sight. The 1884 and 1885 patent dates are marked on the lower tang directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the end. German silver blade front sight and the rear sight has been removed, and a filler block installed. The rifle is equipped with an adjustable single set trigger. Blue barrel and full length magazine, with casehardened remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, 28 inch octagon barrel, set trigger, that it was received in the warehouse on August 15, 1891, and shipped to order number 8828 on August 18, 1891.

Good. With the exception of the hammer and lever, the metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina. The hammer and lever have a dark patina with the lever showing some minor pitting. The wood is also very good with most of the original varnish remaining and some scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is fine.