Model has a 30" or 32" octagonal barrel. Chambered for .40-65, .44-75 and .38-50 cartridges. Stock is of select walnut in high-combed Schuetzen style. Buttplate is nickel-plated. Receiver is not engraved. Sights are Vernier tang type on rear and a spirit lever front. Triggers are double-set. Opening lever has a ring and spur. Marked J.M. Marlin only. Manufactured between 1876 and 1880.