The accompanying Cody Firearms Museum serial number verification form confirms the rifle configuration, caliber and plain trigger. The rifle was shipped on April 28, 1894. The top barrel flat has the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the two patent dates are marked on the lower tang behind the trigger with the serial number at the end. Fitted with a blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight marked "1886" and full magazine tube. The receiver is casehardened. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60% original blue finish and the bolt retains 95% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The receiver, hammer and lever retain 50% vivid original case colors. The wood is very fine with some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.