Manufactured in 1888. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line New Haven address (series of tool-like marks under "USA") ahead of the rear sight and "40-65 W.C.F." at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates and the serial number. The receiver has the desirable casehardened finish. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe "X" walnut. The stock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate and an ebony insert on the grip. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "273" and "X." The assembly number "273" is on the buttplate.

Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 60% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The bolt retains 70% original blue finish. Strong attractive patterns of original case colors remain on the receiver as well as the lever and hammer. Traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. There is some pitting on the buttplate tang. The refinished, re-checkered wood is very good with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.