This Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor carbine features a pinned blade front sight, Buckhorn rear sight correctly marked with a "C" on both the base and ladder, boxed script "SWP/1881" (Samuel W. Porter) inspection cartouche stamped on the left wrist of the stock, circled script "P" proof behind the lower tang, and the serial number "181086" has a star marked to the right of it, which is typically attributed to guns that have gone through an arsenal rebuild.

Fine, retains 60% arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel, 80% arsenal applied oil-quenched casehardened finish on the receiver, 70% plus vivid case colors visible on the breech block and upper tang, and a few small patches of light pitting. Stock is also fine, with scattered dents and scratches, a re-glued chipped section behind the lock, and mostly defined stampings. Mechanically excellent.