The Kentucky Rifle Foundation indicates William S. Chilcote (1850-1887) of Todd Township, Pennsylvania, was an apprentice of his uncle James Stapleton and a late member of the Huntingdon School riflemakers active c. 1870-1887. .45 caliber smoothbore right barrel and .40 caliber rifled left barrel.

Good with a mix of dark brown patina and finish on the barrels, gray and brown patina on the locks, aged patina on the furniture, and general mild wear including some cracks and chips on the stock. Mechanically fine.