The included letter confirms the rifle's caliber, octagon barrel, half magazine, and plain trigger. The rifle was manufactured prior to 1898, but not received in the warehouse until March 1, 1900 and finally shipped on March 8, 1900 as part of order 53840. It was returned for repairs on September 21, 1900. The barrel has a dovetailed front sight with bright blade insert with an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-55" at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the model designation, trade mark, and patent information in three lines. The serial number is marked on the front of the frame. It is fitted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate.