.50-70 caliber. 22" barrel length. SN: 76003. Blued metal finish to barrel and case hardened frame. Two piece walnut stock has a plain straight grip and forearm. Single shot falling block rifle with adjustable ladder notch rear sight and blade front sight. Item features a saddle bar and ring, patchbox on right side, and single barrel band. Markings include 1852 Sharps patent date marks and R.S. Lawrence 1859 patent dates both to lockplate.