The Model 1819 Hall rifles were manufactured from 1817 to 1840. There were a few years in between without production. This example is dated 1837 making it from the final production run (1827-1840) and is the second production type (1826-1838). Designed from the ground up by John Hall including the machinery and methods of manufacturing, these rifles were very innovative for the time and are considered the first firearm to successfully achieve true parts interchangeability, the first nationally adopted breech loading firearm, and also the first breech loading firearm to see widespread military use. 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. Standard offset blade and notch sights, button head ramrod, "J. H. HALL/H. FERRY/US/1837" on the breechblock. Includes a Hall socket bayonet.

Exceptionally fine, almost as issued, with 70% original brown finish and case colors, smooth patina on most of the balance, minimal minor oxidation, and generally light wear. Stock is very fine as lightly re-oiled with general minor marks and scratches. Included bayonet is fine with some very light scattered pin prick pitting. Mechanically excellent.