John Bivins was one of the early masters of 20th century American long rifle making, and his work continues to influence makers today. He trained with Wallace Gusler of Colonial Williamsburg fame and was the mentor of other well-respected modern makers. The rifled barrel has traditional style blade and notch sights and Bivins's silver "I-B" maker's mark on the upper left flat at the breech. Like most of the original rifles, the swamped barrel is otherwise plain. The lock is marked "CS" on the inside and is finished in the same antique brown finish as the barrel. It is fired using adjustable double set triggers. The furniture is brass, including the elaborately engraved patchbox and sideplate. The beautifully figured curly maple stock features raised relief carving with silver wire accents.

Excellent overall with mostly only minor handling and storage marks on the metal and wood, crisp carving and engraving, and stunning figure. Mechanically excellent.