This carbine was manufactured in 1868. The matching serial number is on the left side of the lower tang concealed by the buttstock and on the buttstock under the upper tang. The former marking is preceded by a "CO" marking and a "o A" marking is on the lower tang ahead of the lever latch. The barrel has the desirable two line Henry patent and King's improvement marking. The top of the action is inscribed with "L.C.G." in script. It has the standard early style barrel band blade front and folding rear sights, saddle ring and stud on the left, and smooth forearm and stock with a rifle style buttplate with an outwardly opening cover door for the cleaning rod compartment (rod not included). Unlike a rifle buttstock, it does not have a sling swivel which is correct for a carbine.

Very good as partially refinished. The steel surfaces have primarily an artificial mottled brown patina with overall light pitting and scattered spotting throughout. Faint barrel markings. There are some copper-brown tones on the lever and barrel bands. The brass has an attractive aged patina. The revarnished wood is also very good with moderate overall handling wear including some pressure marks and scrapes. Mechanically fine.