Manufactured in 1897. The barrel has the two-line address legend stamped ahead of the elevation adjustable rear sight, "40-65 WCF" stamped at the breech and is fitted with a Lyman dovetail beaded blade front sight. "-MODEL 1886-" is stamped on the upper tang, and the lower tang has the patent dates marking and serial number. The smooth straight grip stock has a solid crescent buttplate. The barrel and magazine tube are blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened.

Fine. The barrel and magazine retain 50% thinned original blue finish and the bolt retains 95% plus original bright blue finish. 40% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The remaining surfaces retain 40% faded original case colors. The wood is very fine showing minor handling/storage marks. Mechanically excellent.