SERIAL 17055. MFG 1868. CALIBER 44 RF. BARREL 20". This model has the serial number stamped inside lower tang on left side. The barrel is stamped "HENRYS PATENT OCT 16, 1860" & "KING'S PATENT MARCH 29, 1866". Front barrel band has the integral front sight. Brass frame and rifle style butt plate with trap and 3-piece cleaning rod. Two leaf folding carbine rear sight. Frame has saddle ring and stud. Stocks are walnut. CONDITION: NRA Fine. The brass frame and butt plate have toned to the desired dark mustard tone. The barrel and tube are butter-smooth patina. Barrel legends are crisp. Lever and saddle ring are dark patina. Stocks are excellent with scattered impressions and scars with a sliver at right wrist at tang. Stocks are a hint shy of metal. Lever and hammer colors have turned soft brown. Screws are basically true with flashes of blue. Loading gate still has generous amount of blue. Action works correctly. Bore is well defined but dull with abrasions. Very clean example of early 66 carbine. Provenance: Ex George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA