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ca 1873. .45-70 caliber, 10" barrel, serial number 132749. Wood stock.
Contemporary item created many years ago. All metal is rusted and pitted and mixed with patina. Stock is very dark with lots of nicks and dings.
i think that wood take 3 hands to hold on to while fireing a full load