This rifle is pictured and discussed on pages 302-304 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II: From the 1790s to the End of the Flintlock Period" by George Moller and has his small "GDM" collection mark by the toe. He states it "was one of 100 procured by Pennsylvania as a result of a July 14, 1814, order of the governor. Its salient features include a one-third octagonal barrel and Deringer's stylized eagle's head patch box finial." It has a bayonet stud on the bottom near the muzzle for a socket bayonet, a round brass blade front sight, notch rear sight, "H. DERING/PHILA" on top of the barrel, "CP 4" and sunken "P" marks on the upper left at the breech, "DERINGER/PHILA" at the center of the lock, brass furniture, "V CP 4" on the left stock flat, "IP" behind the trigger guard tang, an iron ramrod marked "4", and worm and vent pick in the patch box. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good with dark gray patina and mild pitting on the lock and barrel, enlarged vent, attractive aged patina on the brass, smooth re-oiled finish on the lightly sanded stock, general minor scratches and dings, a thin crack on the left stock flat, and attractive appearance overall. Mechanically excellent.