First advertised in late 1896. First April, 1897 catalog listed Remington's new Smokeless Powder Small Bore Military Rifle as Model 1896 until end of the year when it became Model 1897. Major difference being M 1896 had a 1x.25" sight base which used a pinned sight blade. Model 1897 was modified to use a more practical .25x.25" barleycorn type front sight. Model 1896 was offered in 7mm Spanish Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, .30/40 Krag, 6mm (.236 Remington) and 7.62/.30 Remington. Model 1896 is not commonly encountered, however, an example in either latter two calibers will increase prices with a 90% premium as both are very rare calibers. Later Model 1897 was not catalogued in these two scarce chamberings. When in excellent to very good condition, add 25 percent premium for M1896 in any caliber. Following October 22, 1901 improved rotary automatic extractor patent, Model 1897 dispensed with earlier side slot extractor. Introduced in early 1902, improved Model 1897 unofficially became known as Model 1902 given its first year of production, with updated automatic extractor. At the end of 1900s, so-called M1902 was equipped with a banded front sight and a more cost effective ramp type rear sight and leaf. In modern times, such an addition became known as Model 1910 for collector convenience, but again was not an official Remington Arms Company term. By this time calibers were limited to 7mm Mauser and .30/40 Krag chambering. Over 98,000 7mm Remington Model 1897/02/10 rifles were produced until 1918. These later versions may often be found in practically new, unissued condition with bright case colors. Several thousand were unsold until 1921, when most were transferred to warehouses of Remington agents and wholesalers to be sold at almost fire sale prices. Note: Add 20% premium for .30/40 Krag caliber example.