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.

Very fine. The barrel has 80% arsenal refurbished blue with the balance a smooth brown patina. The barrel band retains half of the original blue finish, with a mottled bright appearance on the balance. The lock plate, hammer, and trigger guard retain 75% faded original blue finish. The breechblock and receiver retain bright original case colors. The stock is fine with a sharp cartouche, 1 inch hairline crack near the lock, small dings overall, and some small chips around the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.