This 19th century rifle appears to be signed "J*H" on the lock and barrel and has traditional blade and notch sights, adjustable double set triggers, silver inlaid drop flat accents and wrist escutcheon, silver oval cheekpiece inlay engraved with a federal eagle motif, incised molding terminating in scrolls on the forend, crosshatched panels ahead of the stock flats, molding and raised relief scroll carving on the butt, and brass furniture with some light engraving, including a distinctive Bedford patchbox and a toe plate.

Good as re-converted to flintlock configuration with gray and brown patina on the barrel and lock, attractive aged patina on the silver and brass , and refinished stock with attractive figure and carving and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.