Butlersrangers,

You were right, it was a cavalry rifle. The stamp is still present and it has the adaptor for a bayonet. Interestingly enough, one of my step-fathers relatives was in the cavalry back in 1910 (give or take a few years), so this might explain where the rifle came from.

Thank you for the cleaning and repairing advice, I will definitely give that a try. I tried to clean the inside of the barrel to see what damage I have and have been completely unable to get a swab through the barrel. The barrel is rusted complete shut about eight inches from the barrel. No light can be seen through it either. This rifle will never fire again unless I replace the barrel, drill and re-caliber the rifle, etc. At this point, it makes for either a great paperweight, doorstop, or plaque on the wall. My step father doesn't shoot (I don't think he has ever shot a firearm before), so unless he decides to hand it to me, it will never fire again. It's more the sentimental value I'm looking for.

The middle band complete is missing, the trigger guard is missing, and both screws are missing. I was able to find a company that has these parts in stock.

Again, thank you greatly for your input. You answered questions I hadn't even thought to ask. When I'm done with this rifle, I think I'll find one for myself to add to my collection.