Manufactured in 1895. Standard markings with "32-40" on the top barrel flat at the breech. The serial number is on the front underside of the receiver. Dovetailed German silver blade front and adjustable buck horn rear sights, blue finish, casehardened hammer, lever, and buttplate; and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the takedown rifle configuration, octagon barrel, caliber, plain trigger, that it was received in the warehouse on August 11, 1896, and shipped to order number 8113 on May 13, 1899. The letter also states that the serial number was applied on December 9, 1895.