Manufactured in 1896. The receiver is marked "U.S./1895. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 28683" on the left side (appropriate for an early "Model 1896" Carbine), correct "C" marked rear sight and boxed script "JSA/1897" cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist. "27" and "P5" electro-stenciled into the left of the receiver, with "P" and "5" carved on the left of the buttstock, "V" carved on the right wrist, five "kill" notches carved on the top of the buttstock and six also carved on the bottom of the buttstock. Includes a three-piece cleaning rod and oiler inside the butt compartment.

Good with gray and brown patina, and scattered freckling and pitting. Re-oiled stock is also good with numerous scattered scratches and dents, mentioned carvings, a crack on the left of the wrist behind the saddle ring, and a few cracks visible on either side behind the trigger guard. Replacement handguard is fine. Mechanically fine. Bulge in bore of barrel.