The "S" serial numbers were the last Whitney-Kennedys manufactured in 1885 and 1886. This rifle has a beaded blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, "WHITNEY KENNEDY MF'D BY/WHITNEY ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CT. U.S.A." on top ahead of the rear sight, "38 CAL." on top at the breech, the patent markings on the upper tang under the peep sight, adjustable single set trigger, smooth fancier grade walnut forearm, checkered round-knob pistol grip stock, and steel shotgun buttplate. It is listed on Dale Olson's list at EliWhitney.org as a rifle in .38 caliber with an octagon barrel, loop lever, shotgun butt, and single set trigger.

Very good. The barrel and lever mostly exhibit an artificial light brown along with some traces of heat applied blue finish. Light refinished case colors are on the frame, and gray patina is on the buttplate. There is some minor pitting. The forearm has some dings and scratches. The buttstock has repaired chips on the right side of the wrist, a chip absent on the left side of the wrist, crisp checkering, and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically needs work.