Manufactured in 1880 with an extra long 28 inch barrel. (no factory letter is available to verify) This is a Second Model with the dust cover guide rail attached to the top of the receiver by two screws. The dust cover has serrated rear edges. Lacks caliber markings. So is either a 45-60 or 45-75. Blade and folding ladder sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates. The buttstock has a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Fair. Traces of original blue finish remain in the protected areas, otherwise the rifle has a mottled brown-gray patina. The wood is fair with the buttstock crudely repaired, some surface chipping, and some minor dings. Mechanically excellent.