Manufactured in 1898. The included Cody Firearms Museum Records Office serial number confirmation form confirms the caliber, octagon barrel and plain trigger. The serial number was applied on September 1, 1898, the rifle was received in the warehouse on March 13, 1899, and the rifle was shipped on November 15, 1899. Blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights on a barrel marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model/patent information. The underside of the frame has the serial number. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock featuring a crescent buttplate.