Manufactured from 1879 to 1886. This example is a small or light frame variation. The barrel has blade and adjustable buckhorn sights and is marked "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, CT, U.S.A." followed by "KENNEDY" with "44 CAL C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is stamped with the two line patent marking and the lower tang is stamped with the serial number. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron end cap and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Very good. The rifle has a mottled brown-gray patina with the bolt retaining 30% original blue finish and traces of original blue finish in and around the protected areas. The wood is also very good, with a number of minor handling marks. Buttstock is hand marked "US" on the left side and "S/US" on the right side. Mechanically fine.