This rifle utilizes a heavy barrel more commonly used on the Great Plains and American West. The lock has "TRUITT BROTHERS & CO." marked at the bottom and some basic scrollwork. Truitt Brothers & Co. operated as importers and hardware merchants from 1847-61 in Philadelphia and then became Truitt & Co. The rifle also features blade and notch sights, 15 German silver inlays, an ornate patch box, shallow cheekpiece, and double set triggers.