Earl Loomis (1798-1872) was a prolific gunmaker active in East Hamilton, NY, and also reported from nearby Hubbardsville. This rifle was likely built for a boy or woman given its short 12 3/4 inch length of pull and overall size. The nickel-silver squirrel on the buttplate indicates its intended quarry. It has a German silver blade front sight, fixed notch rear sight, "E. LOOMIS" surrounded by crosses on the top of the barrel, a folding rear peep sight, scroll patterns on the lock, plain trigger, pewter forend cap, nickel-silver accents, hooked brass trigger guard, and iron butt and toe plates.

Fine with traces of original finish and otherwise brown patina, light pitting, minor vice marks, aged patina on the brass and accents, and darkened pewter cap. The stock is fine other than a crack between the trigger guard finial and nose of the lock and faint tension crack in the left flat. Mechanically fine.