The Model 1819 Hall was the first U.S. military breech loading firearm issued in large numbers and also the first firearm manufactured with totally interchangeable parts. It took Hall some five years to get the proper tools and machinery assembled to produce the rifles, but in 1826, a government commission disassembled 100 Hall rifles, mixed up the parts, and re-assembled them on newly received stocks with no reported problems and thus confirmed Hall's success. The Hall rifles were first used in combat by the Sixth U.S. Infantry during the Bad Axe Massacre that ended the Black Hawk War in 1832, and Hall rifles and carbines remained in use into the Civil War. This rifle has the standard second variation markings and features, and is dated "1838" on the breechblock.

Exceptionally fine, retains 80% plus original brown lacquer finish and the breech block and lock parts showing mostly a dark grey patina with traces of case colors and patterns in sheltered areas and the balance a smooth grey patina. The lightly sanded and reoiled wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout and some scattered minor chipping along edges. Mechanically excellent.