Reportedly, only 770 Merrill rifles were manufactured by James H. Merrill for the U.S. Ordnance Department during the Civil War. The 21st Indiana Volunteer Infantry (1st Indiana Heavy Artillery) Regiment are the only known to be armed almost entirely with these rifles. The rifles were also issued in limited numbers to sharpshooters in Michigan, Arkansas, and Massachusetts regiments. The Merrill rifles are generally considered to be among the rarest and most sought-after percussion rifles of the war. It shows standard markings and features. Matching serial numbers on the rear of the breech and lock. Left stock flat marked with boxed script inspector cartouche "ZB" (Zadock Butt). Includes leather sling, wood tampion, and tools in patch box. Provenance: The George Moller Collection