John Wurfflein was a talented gunmaker working in Philadelphia c. 1844-1864. The barrel has a turned muzzle for use with a starter, dovetailed blade front sight, adjustable sporting rear sight, "JOHN WURFFLEIN PHILADA" on top of the breech section, "139" just ahead of the breech plug on the right, and a nicely shaped bolster on the breech plug with "snowflake" style engraving and a more recent replacement nipple. The back action lock has fine scroll engraving and is signed "J. WURFFLEIN PHILADA." The long upper tang and the German silver furniture also feature scroll and floral engraving. The stock has a nicely shaped cheekpiece and a checkered wrist.

Very good plus with a mixed gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, some minor oxidation and tool marks, light aged patina on the German silver, and generally minor overall wear. The stock is fine and has distinct checkering, smooth finish, some light scratches and dings, and minor edge wear. Mechanically excellent.