Manufactured in 1904. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-," and the lower tang is marked with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates directly behind the trigger and the serial number behind. It has a dovetailed German silver blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate; full length magazine tube, with steel crescent buttplate. The accompanying Cody Museum letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger and that it was shipped in order number 330034 on August 24, 1904.

Very good as partially refinished, the left side of the receiver, which now shows a plum patina and some minor pitting. The remainder of the receiver, magazine and barrel retain 70% original blue finish with edge wear, some scattered minor spotting and a smooth grayish brown patina. The wood very good as refinished with a coat of varnish, showing a few minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.