This rifle was manufactured by Horace E. Dimick's firm in St. Louis, Missouri. He competed in sharpshooting contests to publicize the firearms produced by himself and his employees. At one antebellum contest held in St. Louis, H.E. Dimick & Co. finished first in every event they competed in. The rifle has a blade front sight with a contrasting inlay, adjustable sporting rear sight (elevator absent), "H. E. DIMICK/ST.LOUIS" marked ahead of the rear sight, adjustable double set triggers, finger spur trigger guard, smooth half-stock with pewter tip, German silver wedge escutcheons, and a crescent buttplate.

Very good with dark brown patina, mild pitting, broken hammer screw and nipple, and general moderate overall wear indicative of a rifle that saw serious period use. The stock is also very good and has some chips and cracks, a pinned repair above the lock, and scrapes and dings. Mechanically functions fine.