Only around 1,769 Model 1874 military rifles were manufactured between November 1871-March 1877 with variations in caliber, triggers, stocks, etc. This one falls in the correct C,50000+ range and has a period produced/installed Freund patent blade front sight with white bead and period Freund patent marked rear sight with white notch, the three-line Hartford barrel address marking on top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight, "44" on top of the barrel behind the rear sight, a plain trigger, Sharps patent marking on the left of the frame, sling swivels on the center barrel band and bottom of the buttstock, full length walnut military forearm with steel cap, walnut buttstock with checkered wrist and silver plated brass buttplate with applied black tar padding. Matching serial number "C,52628" marked on the underside of the barrel, inside of the forend channel and on top of the frame.

Very fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish on the barrel with brown patina on the balance, 70% plus vivid original case colors, with distinct markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also very fine with defined edges, some light scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.