Manufactured in 1888. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line New Haven address (series of tool-like marks under "USA") ahead of the rear sight and "40-65 W.C.F." at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates and the serial number. The receiver has the desirable casehardened finish. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe "X" walnut. The stock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate and an ebony insert on the grip. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "273" and "X." The assembly number "273" is on the buttplate.