The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a 30 inch half octagon barrel (likely a factory error as the half octagon barrel is 29 1/2 inches) in .38-55 caliber, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, Swiss cheekpiece and buttplate, and mid-range Vernier and windgauge sights when received in the warehouse on September 18, 1894 and shipped nearly a year later on August 11, 1895. The letter also states the rifle was returned by "T&C" on February 20, 1896 and reshipped on the same day. The no. 3 barrel is stamped with the two-line address marking and "38-55" and lacks provision for a rear sight. The tang sight is graduated 0 to 75 on the left side. The nicely figured, XXX deluxe walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature "H" style checkering. The left side of the lower tang is marked "1602 XXX SBC." The stock inlet and buttplate have the non-matching assembly number "1116."

Very good plus. The barrel retains 30% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. Some patches of original case colors remain on the hammer, breechblock, receiver and lever. The lower tang screw is a non-factory replacement. Some original nickel plating remains on the buttplate. The replacement wood is very good with a short hairline stress crack at the upper tang, numerous minor dings and scratches and some blemishes in the checkering. Mechanically excellent.