Per the Madis serial number data published by Winchester, this rifle is legally an antique. The factory letter indicates the serial number was applied on 24 April 1899, the rifle was received at the warehouse on 26 April 1899, and it shipped in order number 26735 on 27 April 1899. The factory letter also confirms the current configuration. The left side of the lower tang is marked "7524 XXX", with "7524" repeated on the butt of the stock and inside of the buttplate.