Approximately 1,500-2,000 of these rifles were manufactured c. 1860s-1870s by Allen & Wheelock and Ethan Allen & Co. Some were used by soldiers in the Civil War as privately purchased arms. Features a pinched blade front sight, the two-line address and patent marking on top of the barrel at the breech, an adjustable notch leaf rear sight on the frame, smooth forearm, and straight wrist buttstock. Matching serial number "614" marked on the lower tang, underside of the barrel, inside the forend, underside of the rear sight leaf, underside of the buttplate and rear of the buttstock.

Fine, retains 70% original blue finish with some flaking and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and strong case colors showing on the hammer. Wood is very good, with a long tight horizontal hairline crack visible on the left of the wrist, numerous scattered light scratches and dents, and some light surface flaking. Mechanically excellent.