Manufactured in 1887, the second year of production, with the desirable early casehardened receiver found only on Model 1886 rifles manufactured prior to 1902. As the spiritual successor to the Model 1876, these rifles were highly prized in the American west for their stunning firepower and rugged dependability. Standard two-line address and "45-90 W.C.F." on the top barrel flat, model designation on the upper tang, and two-line patent marking and serial number on the lower tang. Fitted with Lyman beaded blade front, elevation adjustable notch rear, and tang mounted peep sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Very good, retains 25% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a mix of plum brown and smooth grey patinas, and a few scattered patches of light pitting, all telltale signs of a western working gun. The wood is also very good with a few short hairline cracks and some scattered minor handling marks, the scars of what may have been many years on the frontier. Mechanically excellent.