Weighing in at just under 23 pounds and equipped with a false muzzle, globe and peep sights, and a single set trigger, this rifle was clearly meant for serious target work shooting from a rest. The barrel is marked "M. TIDD/WOBURN/MASS" on top near the breech and the "REMINGTON/CAST STEEL" marking on the upper left flat. The trigger guard bow and buttplate tang have scroll engraving. The rifle takes down easily by loosening the screw just ahead of the trigger guard after which the barrel can be unhooked from the breech. Marshall P. Tidd (1820-1890) was a gunmaker and machinist in Woburn, Massachusetts. One of his obituaries listed him as the maker of "various freak" firearms and inventions, and the New York Sun called him a famous rifle maker and indicates his guns were used internationally, including by royalty. The Boston Globe in 1900 indicated his guns were used by sharpshooters during the Civil War, and a Tidd rifle owned by fellow Woburn native Private Oscar Stevens of the 5th Mass. Volunteer Infantry is pictured and discussed in "Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War" by Martin Pegler on page 36 where the author indicates it was used in multiple battles.

Fine. The gun appears to have been left in a somewhat roughly finished/unpolished state which has also been noted on other Tidd guns and displays dark brown patina overall, some mild oxidation/pitting, and mild overall wear. The receiver retains 30% blue/brown finish. The stock is also fine and has minor dings and scratches. The percussion nipple is newer. Mechanically fine. Overall, this is a very interesting Civil War era sharpshooter type rifle.