These Line-Throwers were legalized by the BATF in 1985 and are listed by serial number, (this particular one listed), in the BATF curios & relic list book. The accompanying Cody Firearm Museum Records Office sheet lists serial number 154429 as a rifle, 45-70 caliber and octagon barrel. Under other features is "Lifeline,14 1/2, smooth bore". The rifle was shipped on 10-05-1918 to Wm. Reed & Sons, Boston, Mass., on order number 871647. There are no provisions for a front sight, and the rear sight has been removed. The left front barrel flat is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the rear barrel flat is marked "45-70", the top flat and top of the receiver at the breech are marked with the Winchester oval proof, the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." and the serial number appears on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.