Nicanor Kendall used inmates in the prison in Windsor, Vermont to manufacture his under hammer rifles at the rate of 32 cents a day per man. This rifle features two barrels, which have matching serial numbers. One gauges at 41 caliber is rilfed, octagon measuring 30 1/8 inches in length with a dovetailed bland front and adjustable sporting type rear sights. The second barrel measures 30 1/4 inches, 9 inches at the breech end is octagon and the remainder of the barrel is 15 sided and has fixed iron sights, gauges at 50 caliber smooth bore. Both barrels have four iron ram rod pipes and feature simple leaf pattern engraving on the breech and muzzle ends. Both are marked "N. KENDALL/WINDSOR VT" on the top flat near the breech and have the same engraving pattern around the marking. "MINGTON"over "TWISTED" is visible on the lower left flat of the smooth bore barrel. The serial number also appears on the bottom of the breech plug. The barrel tang is also engraved with the same pattern and is marked "SMITH'S/IMPROVED/PATENT/STUD/LOCK". Double set triggers and wooden ram rod/cleaning rod. The rifle is mounted with a smooth varnished walnut straight grip stock with all silver mountings. The sides of the hammer, grip extended trigger guard, patch box, upper buttplate tang and toe entension all have the floral leaf engraving pattern. There is a decorative silver side plate on each side of the wrist and an oval inset on the cheek piece. The rifle is complete in a custom wooden case with a recessed brass handle, brass corner protectors on the lid and red velvet lining. In the case is an unmarked powder flask, a three cavity (round) iron bullet mold marked "92/45" on one arm and "94" on the sprue cutter, a wooden handled screwdriver and a patch cutter.

Fine. The barrel on the rifle retains 60% of the original brown finish with some scattered minor pitting and areas of gray patina. The second barrel retains 60% thin original brown finish with a smooth mottled patina on the balance. The stock is excellent with 95% original varnish remaining and showing some scattered minor dents and scratches. The silver mountings have a bright appearance. Unless noted above, the markings and engraving and clear. The action is fine. The case is fair with a large section of the wood veneer absent and a couple of moderate cracks in the lid. The lining is about good with some fading,moderate contact wear and staining. The accessories are all good or better.