The Model 1819 Hall Rifle was the first breech loading weapon adopted as a regulation weapon and the first firearm successfully produced with completely interchangeable parts. This example was manufactured at Simeon North in 1832 and later was converted to percussion. This rifle has a casehardened breechblock that is stamped "U.S./NORTH/MIDLTN/CONN/1832". The stock has three spring fastened barrel bands.

Good. The rifle has mixture of smooth brown and gray patina. The stock is very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.