Manufactured circa 1879 to 1886. Marble No. 3 blade front sight, adjustable rear sight (missing elevator and modified) and full length magazine tube. The top of the barrel is marked "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, CT U.S.A. KENNEDY" ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL. CF" is stamped at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang and on the lever. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel forend tip and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Very good. The rifle retains 20% of original blue finish in and around the protected areas with the balance a mixture of smooth brown and smooth gray patina. A series of tool marks are present on the breech of the barrel. The revarnished wood is good with a hairline crack near the upper tang and a number of minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.