This carbine falls in the desirable "Custer range" of serial numbers. At that time, Hartley & Graham also refurbished and refinished the guns and replaced small parts that were worn or damaged.
This modification is believed to have been made by Hartley & Graham when the guns were resold as surplus. Butt stock retrofitted with implement compartment and a buttplate with a keyhole cut out and sliding brass door like a Winchester. Sling bar appears to be the thicker, later production variation and a later barrel band with stacking swivel has been installed. Narrow receiver, two-click tumbler, high arch breech with spring loaded steel firing pin, smooth trigger, two-piece triggerguard, 1873 pattern rear sight with slotless screw, graduated to 12 on the ladder, fixed musket profile front sight with blade dovetailed into base. The number " 15" is stamped in the belly of the stock forward of the triggerguard. Lock with early three line marking that reads " U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873" with " " firing proof behind the triggerguard. Blued and color casehardened finish, walnut stock.
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