Manufactured between 1863-1865. Blade front and Lawrence patent rear sights, and "NEW MODEL 1863" marked behind the rear sight. Serial number "77129" marked on the upper receiver tang and underside of the barrel. Faint remnants of inspection cartouches on the left wrist of the stock.

Good, exhibiting a smooth brown patina overall with some scattered areas of light pitting. Wood is fair as sanded and re-oiled with scattered light scratches, some dents, a mild crack underneath the forend and a worn indent on the right of the forend. Mechanically excellent.