The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel in .38-55 caliber and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on February 15, 1907 and shipped on September 3, 1907. The two-line barrel address/patent dates and "38-55" are stamped on the top barrel flat, factory oval proofs are on the barrel and receiver at the breech, the three-line model/trademark marking is on the upper tang, and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. There is a brass escutcheon set into the comb of the stock engraved with a monogram that appears to be "RLP" over "1904". Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a nicely figured, smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Extremely fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish, 80% original nitre blue, and 75% plus original case colors, with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered patches of cold blue touched up brown spotting/patina. The wood is very fine with a few scattered light dings and scratches and retaining almost all the varnish. Mechanically excellent.