This is a scarce example of a .41 caliber six-shot revolving rifle manufactured between 1869 to 1876 by the Roper Sporting Arms Company of Hartford, Connecticut. These rare Roper rifles are encountered with far less frequency today than the Roper shotguns based on the same design. It features a six-shot revolving carrier enclosed in the frame, a bolt connected to the hammer, a Beach combination front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, a folding notch and ladder rear sight on the frame just ahead of the hammer, "ROPER SPORTING ARMS CO./HARTFORD, CONN./PAT. APR. 10. 1866. JULY 14. 1868." marked on the hinged loading gate, smooth forearm with pewter end caps, and smooth buttstock with an iron rifle buttplate. The bottom of the barrel, frame, and inside of the forearm are all stamped "333." The bottom of the barrel is also marked "267." The bolt is marked "470."