Manufactured in 1879, the first year of production. The serial number falls into the First Model serial number block (1-6419) and has the First Model turn button magazine cut-off located above the trigger guard on the right side. The left side of the receiver is marked with the three line Winchester address/patent dates (this includes the Hotchkiss patent dates) and "HN" on the bolt and bolt handle. Has the normal Springfield acceptance marks "V/P/eagle head" on the rear part of the barrel, along with "W.W.K./R/US/anchor". The cartouche on left side of stock is restamped. It is estimated that 1,474 of these rifle were produced for the U.S. Navy. The rear sight is marked "R" on the left side along with graduations to "5".

Fine as professionally restored. The buttplate has some minor pitting. There is a repair on the right side of the wrist (a few hairline cracks and wood putty), otherwise the sanded and reoiled stock has some minor dings, and scratches. Mechanically fine.