The accompanying factory letter (copy) states the rifle was received in the warehouse on May 7, 1896 and shipped on October 30, 1897 and confirms the octagon barrel in .45-90 caliber and plain trigger. The rifle has the desirable early casehardened receiver found only on Model 1886 rifles manufactured prior to 1902. It is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester address and caliber designation. The upper tang is stamped "-MODEL 1886-," and the lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and serial number. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.