Canadian. Circa 1858-1879. All-brass stock experimental. See "The Canadian Gunsmiths 1608-1900" by S. James Gooding page 274. Marked on barrel, "MICHAEL MATER OF THE VILLAGE OF CHIPPEWA,PROVINCE OF ONTARIO/GUN MAKER AND INVENTOR OF THE BREECH LOADING RIFLE & GUN /SEPTEMBER 4,1867". 25 3/8", .38 calibre barrel. Barrel has been polished and shows pitting in the area where the name is marked. Lock is broken and does not function. Don and Joyce Blyth collection. CODE:FIREA