Manufactured in 1897, the top of barrel of this rifle is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38-56 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the two patent dates are marked on the lower tang directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the end. It has a German silver blade front sight and adjustable rear sporting sight, blue barrel and full length magazine, casehardened remaining parts, and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.