This rifle is one of around 500 manufactured for the U.S. Army and has traces of a faint, barely legible cartouche ending in "8" (ESA/1878) on the left side of the stock. It has the First Model turn button magazine cut-off located above the trigger guard on the right side. The left side of the receiver is marked with the three-line address/patent markings. The barrel has "US" and "V/P/eagle head" proof and inspection marks at the breech and the Springfield Model 1873 sights. A U.S. socket bayonet with a scabbard and New Jersey hanger along with a Rock Island Arsenal black leather sling are included. Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman