Manufactured in 1886 with a thickside highwall receiver with octagon flats. There is a single blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on the number 4 octagon barrel which is marked with the two line address and the caliber marking (CAL. 45 - 70). The patent date and serial number are marked on the lower tang with the blank top tang tapped for sight mounting with a filler screw. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm with ebony tip and straight grip stock with smooth curved steel buttplate.

Good, traces of the original blue finish remain with some minor scratches dings, some scratches and some brown patina with the balance a smooth gray patina. The elevation adjuster is absent from the rear sight. The casehardened components have mostly a brown patina with a silver patina on the balance. The wood is also good with a number of scratches, dings and a few gouges. There is a fairly large chip absent from the right wrist.