Marked "C. BUNGE GENEVA, N.Y." on top of the barrel. Charles Bunge worked in Geneva for 40 years starting in 1860. It is obvious from his products that he was associated with William Billinghurst of Rochester early in his career. This rifle was patented by John Miller in 1829. Billinghurst was the most famous maker and they have come to be known by his name rather than Miller's. The 3-1/2 inch long, 2-1/4 inch diameter seven shot cylinder makes for a very heavy rifle when associated with the heavy octagon barrel. The chambers were bored through and the rear sealed with breech plugs which were then ground flush. The cylinder is fastened to the barrel with a ring nut around the cylinder pin at the rear. It requires a special wrench to install or remove it. There are notches in the front of the cylinder between the chambers to lock it in place for firing. Holes are drilled in the side of the cylinder at the rear of each chamber for the percussion pellets or "Pills" required to fire this gun. The pointed nose of the hammer is also needed to reach into the hole to fire the charge. There is no provision for loading the cylinder except through the barrel. The original ramrod, with cupped tip and brass covered ball screw, remains under the barrel. The muzzle is turned for the brass starter and bullet seater. The barrel and cylinder are attached to the rear of the gun by a tapered pin running vertically through the action and cylinder pin about 1/2 inch behind the cylinder. The rifle is equipped with a globe front sight, an elevator adjustable rear barrel sight, and a screw adjustable folding lollypop tang sight. The barrel is rifled with five grooves. The left side of the butt stock has a cheekpiece with a long tapered molding. The 32-1/4 inches long, 7-1/2 inches wide, and 3 inches high walnut case has burl walnut veneer with rosewood edging. The case has a lock but no key. The interior of the case is lined with bright red velvet, turning dark from oil and dirt on the bottom. Other contents in the case are the original round ball mold, bullet seater, and a Dixon leather covered flask with cord. All pieces are in fitted compartments. The primer compartment is covered. It is interesting that the hammer must be on half cock and the tang sight turned in the wrong direction to fit into the case.

Very fine with smooth gray brown patina on the barrel and cylinder, half of the casehardening on the action. The wood is smooth with a professionally repaired silver at the tip of the comb but retains most of its original finish. The inscription plate in the lid is missing along with some minor chips. The interior shows some wear and soiling.