The barrel of this rifle is marked "J. HENRY/& SON" behind the rear sight, and the lock plate has a oval "P.S.J & Co/[crossed branches]/WARRANTED" emblem below the bolster and a simple game bird scene at the tail. J. Henry & Son and Philip S. Justice & Co., both of Philadelphia, contracted with the U.S. government to provide rifles for annuity and treaty payments to Native American nations in the Antebellum Era. The somewhat ill fit of the components is consistent with the trade guns often purchased by the government for this use. This rifle is styled after the popular plains rifles of the early 19th century and has a heavy octagon barrel with fixed blade and notch sights. It is mounted on a maple stock with a shadow-line cheekpiece and brass furniture and also has double set triggers.

Fair as refinished. The barrel and lock have nearly 50% of a streaked blue finish with traces of brown and case colors, a number of marks and scratches, and some light pitting. The barrel marking is mostly faded but legible, and the patterns and markings on the lock are clear. The brass furniture displays an aged patina with some minor marks. The stock is fine with some material absent near the junction with the breech and lock. The action is fine.