Manufactured from 1875 to 1890. The top barrel flat is absent of any markings, and the bottom flat is marked "38 CTG'E". The matching serial number is marked on the lower tang and on the bottom barrel flat under the forearm. Folding combination globe front sight, folding ladder rear peep sight and mid range tang mounted peep sight. Blue barrel, niter blue hammer and breechblock, and casehardened remaining parts. Mounted with a walnut forearm with iron forend and straight grip stock with a carbine style buttplate.

Good. The barrel has a smooth mottled gray patina, the breechblock has a smooth dark patina and the remaining parts have a mottled gray patina with hints on original case colors on the receiver and a small amount of minor pitting. The wood is also good as freshened with a coat of varnish some time ago showing a few minor dents and dings. The action is excellent.