Looking for early Model 1868 info/pics/numbers, etc.

[Dick Hosmer]

Anyone have, or know of, or even have good close-up pictures of, a VERY early Model 1868 .50-70 rifle with the block actually dated "1868"? Am trying to assemble data (have now found info on *16 such rifles) for an article under "Trapdoor News" on Al Frasca's website. Yes, I am aware of #62 which recently sold on Gunbroker - in fact, it will be in my safe in about a week!

*was 17, but, sadly, a long-suspected specimen - serial number unknown - has recently been disqualified.

Thanks!