.45-70. 32.625" barrel. SN: 156418 (mfg. ca1880-1881). Blued and color casehardened finish, walnut stock. Single shot breechloading "trapdoor" action military rifle with M1879 long range rear sight, pinned blade in base front sight, sling and stacking swivel on upper band, missing lower swivel, smooth trigger, two-piece triggerguard and 3-click tumbler. Standard markings, 1873 marked breech block and lock, counterpane with correct script SWP/1881 cartouche. No cleaning rod is present. {ANTIQUE}