This is one of less than 600 repeating rifles manufactured by Adirondack Arms Co. based on Orvil M. Robinson's patent. Very little is known about the inventor or the manufacturer. The rifle was designed and patented by Orvil M. Robinson of Upper Jay, New York, and Winchester Repeating Arm Co. later bought his patents. It is believed A.S. Babbitt of Plattsburgh, New York, manufactured the arms and the Adirondack Firearms Company of Plattsburgh, New York, was a financial entity only and was formed to market the rifles. These rare rifles were manufactured from 1870 to 1874, and collectors have identified two different models. This example is a Model II, or Model 1872, which has a round knob at the top center of the receiver that the operator uses to pull back the bolt. The top of the action is marked with the patent date above the two-line Adirondack Arms address (faint). The brass frame is nickel plated and engraved with a broad floral scroll motif on a punch dot background. The trigger guard is also nickel plated brass and features engraved star bursts and floral motifs. The rifle is fitted with a dovetailed pinched style front sight and an elevation screw adjustable rear sight. The upper receiver tang is tapped for sight mounting. The serial number "60" is marked on the frame and barrel. The nicely figured straight grip stock features a cheekpiece and nickel plated brass crescent buttplate.

Very fine. The barrel and magazine retain 50% faded original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces retain 85% plus original nickel finish. The stock is fine with a small stress crack at the upper tang, some minor handling marks and retaining most of the finish. Mechanically excellent. Do not miss your chance to own a fine example of a post-Civil War factory engraved repeating rifle that rarely is offered at auction! Provenance: Robert M. Lee Collection.