This mid-19th century New York target rifle was built by gunmaker Lewis Devendorf of Cedarville. The barrel is cut and drilled for the included false muzzle and starter and is fitted with an "G.H. FERRISS./UTICA/N.Y." marked scope. The top flat has "L. DEVENDORF/CEDARVILLE/PATENT". The lock has a hunting scene on the tail and scroll patterns. The forend cap is pewter. The rifle is equipped with a single set trigger and brass furniture that includes a spurred trigger guard, small side plate/lock bolt inlay, crescent buttplate, and toe plate. Research information about Lewis Devendorf (1809-1887) and George H. Ferris by Holman Swinney accompany the rifle. Ferriss apprenticed with "telescope rifle" maker Morgan James.

Very good with mottled light brown patina on the barrel and scope, gray and brown patina on the lock, some mild pitting, age patina on the furniture, and mild overall wear. The re-oiled stock is very good and has minor marks and scratches. The optics could use some cleaning but are otherwise good. Mechanically fine.