OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Manufactured from 1879 to 1886. Top flat of barrel marked "WHITNEY KENNEDY MF'D. BY / WHITNEY ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CONN, U.S.A." ahead of the rear sight and "38 CAL" directly behind the sight at the breech, two line patent marking on the upper tang and the serial number on the lower tang under the standard lever. Blade front sight with bead, buckhorn rear sight and full length tube magazine. Smooth forend with an iron cap, straight grip stock and iron buttplate with cavity.