Walnut stock is semi-bright turning darker toward the wrist. Right side has brass patchbox with a rich dark patina. Just forward of the patchbox is a small carved “X”. Opposite side has the same. There is no cartouche visible. Saddle ring and bar are attached to side opposite the lock. There is a small chip out of the wood between the receiver and the base of the bar. Chip meas. approx. 0.25 x 0.25. Below this there is also a hairline crack starting where the wood meets the receiver and running for approx. 1.50 inches. 

Iron buttplate has nice dark patina. The lockplate and the receiver had a matching patina but they have been cleaned. All markings on the lockplate are to the rear of the hammer. Closest to the edge of the lockplate is “GALLAGER’S PATENT, JULY 14^th 1860” in two lines. This stamping is sharp and clear. Closer to the hammer is “MANUFACTd BY RICHARDSON & OVERMAN PHILADELPHIA.” This stamping is in three lines and is very light, especially at center. Clearly stamped below this second marking is the serial number “16249.” As stated above, the receiver and lockplate have been cleaned but the top of the hammer and the barrel tang retain their dark patina. Action works good and original nipple is present. Loading action is good. Loading lever and trigger tang match the darker color of the hammer and barrel tang. The barrel starts out bright where it meets the receiver and in the area of the rear site, but gets darker as you move forward. There is some original bluing left in the area of the muzzle and for a few inches rearward. Bore is clean with just a little dirt near the muzzle. The rifling is good.

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