Manufactured in 1903 as a third model musket variant. It has an inverted "V" front sight/bayonet lug, folding ladder rear sight and a smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included). The barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang has the model marking, and the cartridge elevator has the caliber marking.