This is a beautiful and rare Kerr's Patent Rifle that is a cross between a Match and Military Match Rifle. Some of this type of Rifle are reported to have been used by Confederate troops during the war, but not with these special sights. This gun also has some extra engraving and other fine features that make it a very rare configuration to include a 38" barrel. This is a very are and collectible Civil War vintage Rifle that would be perfect for those that collect only the finest sniper rifles.