Manufactured in 1901. The top barrel flat is marked with the standard two-line Marlin address and patent dates, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The upper left flat has the "Special Smokeless Steel" marking. The top of the frame has the Marlin Safety marking and the model designation is on the upper tang. The serial number is on the bottom of the receiver. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, Lyman two-leaf rear sight, and a Lyman tang mounted peep sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.