The copy of the factory letter indicates this rifle was shipped to H. Folsom & Company in St. Louis on October 9, 1876, and is listed as a "SPORTING OCTAGON RIFLE" in .44 caliber with a 32 inch barrel, 11lbs. 11 oz. weight, double set triggers, globe front sight, peep sight, and cost of $49. St. Louis was a mid-way stop for many goods ultimately headed to the West. The rifle has a globe front sight, the Old Reliable marking and Bridgeport address on top of the barrel, a replacement adjustable sporting rear sight, "CALIBRE 44" on top at the breech, "90" on the right at the breech ("9" stamped over a "7"), the 1869 patent on the left side of the action, a long range Vernier peep sight, adjustable double set triggers, and smooth Schnabel tip forearm and straight grip stock with checkered shotgun buttplate. Matching numbers are on the barrel, forearm, and upper tang.

Very good with mottled gray/brown patina, spots of minor oxidation, and general moderate wear. The stock and forearm are also fine with the exception of a crack on the right side of the forearm at the tip and have some light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.