Manufactured in 1902. Blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates and "44 W.C.F." on the top. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and patent date information. The underside of the frame has the serial number. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Very fine. The rifle retains 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish showing some thinning to a brown. The loading gate retains 75% original nitre blue. The buttplate retains shadows of original case colors. The hammer and lever retain 75% original case colors. The refinished wood is fine with a faint hairline crack near the upper tang and some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.