The Model 1867 was a single-shot weapon system featuring breech-loading. It was designed as a carbine to make for a shorter weapon than a standard rifle of the day. The Model 1867 was chambered for the.50 caliber metallic cartridge. The design of the Model 1867 was characterized by its mostly wooden receiver. The shoulder stock was integrated into the design, with the single wooden piece making up the hand grip and forend. The trigger was set within a teardrop-shaped ring under the hand grip and all major working components were housed in the area just above making up the receiver. The cocking hammer was set to the right side of the receiver and within reach of the trigger hand. The barrel was set within the forward portion of the receiver and banded to the furniture in a single place. The barrel protruded a short distance away from the wooden body and featured a simple forward post sight. The post was complemented by an open latter across the top of the receiver.
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