Description Whitney Arms A. Burgess/G.W. Morse Model 1878 in .45-70 Government with a nine round capacity and a 22.5″ barrel. Contoured metal butt plate with cleaning rod door, empty. Smooth wood stock and front forend. Finish worn blued hand lever, trigger, receiver, hammer, magazine tube and barrel. Right side of receiver loading gate. Rear adjustable and front fixed blade sight. Antique, No FFL required and ships to MOST buyer homes. Condition: Antique, Very Good with scratches, rust, finish wear/loss, broken/missing parts and wood damage. The magazine follower has been replaced and comes with broken/repaired original. The rifled bore has rust with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 22.5″ Serial: 686 Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Caliber: .45-70 Govt Model: 1878 Burgess Morse Year-Range 1878-1982