Manufactured in Knoxville, TN, circa 1865. The top of the barrel is marked "THE / LANCASTER RIFLE / W.W. WOODRUFF & Co." and "WARRANTED" behind the rear sight. The lock and hammer have light scroll engraving with a simple border on the lock as well. Heavy octagon barrel with fixed sights, hickory ramrod, full stock with a brass end cap, adjustable double set triggers, brass ramrod pipes, and brass trigger guard and buttplate

Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth brown patina with some flash pitting (in the area of the bolster percussion nipple which appears refinished in this area), on the barrel, lock and hammer. The hammer is slightly battered from use. The brass has an aged patina. The stock is very good with a nice tiger strip pattern and minor handling marks. The markings and engraving are clear. Mechanically fine.