John Fleeger (1808-1882) was a long time gunsmith from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and ran the Allegheny Gun Works. The barrel has circle and dot patterns on the muzzle of the rifled barrel, traditional blade and notch sights, "J. FLEEGER/ALLEGHENY" marked on top, and a nicely shaped bolster with cleanout bolt and long tang running to the back of the wrist. The lock is marked "B. WOLFF JR./PITTSBURGH PA" and has a bird hunting scene and floral patterns. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers. The trigger guard is spurred. The patchbox is rather elaborate and features pieced plates and fine engraving. The lid button is in the engraved toe plate. The engraved side plate is German silver, and the silver oval cheekpiece inlay is engraved with a spread wing eagle and shield design. The buttplate has a pointed heel, and the stock has nice molding along the forend. This rifle was purchased off of Damon Mills Fine Antique Firearms List #11 dated August 1990 (copy included). Provenance: Damon Mills Fine Antique Firearms; Property of a Gentleman

Very good with dark brown patina and mild oxidation/pitting on the barrel and lock, aged patina on the brass and silver, crisp engraving, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has distinct molding, general light scratches, some loss at the breech, and faint cracks and repairs, including a repair in the wrist. Mechanically fine.