Description Rare and desirable Greene Patent bolt action underhammer percussion breach loading rifle in 53 caliber. Known as the first U.S. contract bolt action rifle, the Lieutenant Colonel James Durrell Greene design, which was manufactured by the A. H. Waters armory in Millbury, Mass, was the only underhammer adopted by the U.S. military. This example features a 36″ blued barrel and three barrel bands with combination blade and bayonet stud front sight, graduated and folding rear ladder sight, blued bolt with straight handle with push button release mounted on the tang, blued trigger guard, and case hardened hammer and trigger. The upper tang is marked “GREENE’S PATENT/NOV. 17 1857.” and there is a serial number “3711” on the underside of the bolt body. Antique and ships direct to the purchaser. Condition: NRA ANTIQUE EXCELLENT with all original parts and 90% plus original finish with sharp lettering. The stock shows some light and scattered marks from handling. The screw on the underside of bolt knob is buggered with light damage. The bore is bright with distinct rifling and the action functions as expected. There is a fine scratch on the trapdoor butt plate and there is a cleaning brush inside. Barrel Length: 36″ Serial: 3711 Manufacturer: A. H. Waters Year: 1857 Caliber: 53 Model: Underhammer