The factory letter lists this carbine in .45/70 with a shotgun butt and as received in the warehouse on August 3, 1915, and then shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch in New York on August 17, 19015, in order 633085. It has the standard two-line address and patent marking and caliber designation at the breech, both on top of the barrel. There are Winchester oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech, the barrel proof slightly offset to accommodate the caliber marking. The model designation and trademark are on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, as well as a saddle ring mounted on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered steel shotgun buttplate.