This is an example of a U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Carbine with star-suffix serial number. It has been concluded that the star-suffixed carbines were refurbished and reissued carbines with replacement receivers that were refurbished by Springfield Armory. The lock plate has the eagle/shield motif with "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", and the breechblock is marked "U.S./MODEL/1873." Hammer with three notch tumbler, "C" marked rear sight graduated to 1,500 yards with base graduated "1-8" and "V/P/Eagle Head/P" proof and inspection marks on left side of barrel. Stock with saddle bar with ring, "US" marked buttplate tang, "SWP/1882" script wrist cartouche and circled "P" on the underside of the wrist. The left side of the stock is marked "S.P.F.C 25" at the heel.