made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania late 1850's to early 1860's, octagonal rifled 38-1/2 in. barrel, .41 caliber,ÿback action lock plate and top of barrel marked "TRUITT BROS & CO", ornate brass patchbox with game bird engravings and open side work, ornate brass plate under stock with patchbox release, brass trigger guard, butt plate, and incised forearm plate, delicate engraved metal sideplate, curly maple half stock with checkered wrist and other inset pieces of metalwork, overall length 53-1/2 in.ÿ - Provenance: From the Collection of Ashley Halsey, Jr., Alexandria and Spotsylvania, Virginia condition consistent with age and use, barrel with dark old patina, pitting and oxidation, minor areas of rust to right end of barrel, dark patina to lock plate, other metal surfaces with dings, scratches, signs of wear, and oxidation, barrel is slightly loose from stock with movement, stock with dings scratches and wear, possible repair to stock at side plate and trigger guard, associated crack to other side of trigger guard, chip to stock at butt plate, heavy wear to wood around barrel tang and hammer, possible alterations