The accompanying factory letter lists this deluxe Model 1876 with an octagon barrel in .45-60 caliber, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock and casehardened frame when received in the warehouse on June 9, 1882 and shipped the next day. The barrel is fitted with a period bone blade front sight and an "1876" marked folding ladder rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "CAL 45 60" at the breech. "45-60" is marked on the cartridge elevator. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876." The second model receiver features a dust cover guide rail attached to the receiver with two screws and a set trigger. The forearm and pistol grip stock are "XX" deluxe walnut and feature "H" style checkering. The buttstock has an ebony grip insert and a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). The left side of the lower tang is stamped "XX 1493 R." The assembly number "1493" is repeated on the stock inlet and the buttplate.