This rifle is equipped with a false muzzle, adjustable globe front sight, long range rear peep sight, adjustable double set triggers, engraved back action lock and furniture including a spurred trigger guard. The barrel is marked "B. BIGELOW. MARYSVILLE. CAL." on the upper left and right flats along with "W. A. SUTFIN" below the maker's mark on the upper right. Benjamin Bigelow of 95 D Street, Marysville, California, listed himself in 1871 as "Having been engaged 12 years as a practical gun maker, in the celebrated Rifle Manufactory of Wm. Billinghurst, at Rochester, New York, and having obtained a duplicate of the Rifle machinery used by Mr. Billinghurst in his shop..." and indicated that among his products were target rifles and Billinghurst repeating rifles. Willis Arthur Sutfin (1859-1937) was a mechanical engineer and noted marksman that lived near Marysville. He won the state championship in 1895 as a member of C Company of the 8th Regiment of the California National Guard using a Springfield Trapdoor. In the 1930s, he was still active and bested the Marysville National Guard Company using his trusted Springfield Trapdoor. This rifle was previously sold by N. Flayderman & Co., Inc. (catalog pages included). Provenance: Willis A. Sutfin; N. Flayderman & Co., Inc.; Property of a Gentleman

Fine with fading original blue finish mixed with smooth brown patina along the barrel, strong original case colors on the breech plug, dark brown patina on the balance, and general mild overall wear including some light oxidation. The stock is also fine and has some mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.