Approximately 15,000 of these muskets were sold to the U.S. Navy in two contracts (10,000 in 1898 and 5,000 in 1899) and saw action in the Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection and Boxer Rebellion. This musket was manufactured for the second contract. The chamber is marked "U.S.N./[anchor]/No 16551/-J.N.J.-" The left side of the receiver has the two-line address/patent marking. Pinned blade front sight with scarce cover, ladder rear sight graduated from 8 to 20, and small five-pointed star marked on the heel of the stock. Formerly from the Peter and Patty Murray Collection.

Fine, retaining 50% original blue finish with the balance thinning to brown. The lightly sanded and re-oiled stock is very good with some minor handling marks. The markings are crisp. Mechanically excellent.