Peter A. Reinhard of Loudonville, Ohio, was a noted gunsmith and rifle maker as shown by this target rifle dated 1873. A very similar target rifle is featured in the article "Peter Reinhard" by his son F.A. Reinhard in the September 1980 bulletin of the Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors. The included copy of the "Canal Fulton Ramrod Club News" from July 2001 also discusses Reinhard and that another "slug gun" by Reinhard is in the museum in Loudonville. The current rifle is equipped with an interesting 36 1/8 inch long tube sight and comes with a fitted false muzzle and bullet starter. The heavy barrel is marked "2 2" on the underside at the muzzle, "REMINGTON/CAST STEEL" on the right at the breech, and "P.A. REINHARD LOUDONVILLE/CAST-STEEL/ASHD. CO. O 1873" on top behind the traditional notch rear sight. There are taps on the underside of the barrel for mounting rests/supports. It is mounted with a pistol grip stock and iron buttplate.

Very good with gray and brown patina, light oxidation, and mild wear. Aside from a loose spliced repair towards the bottom of the wrist, the stock is also very good and has mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.