Original U.S. Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle with Back Action Trade Lock by Moore c. 1835 German Uniforms But because the helmet was

But because the helmet was often a private purchase item

these wartime guns used a heavier carriage

Produced Circa 1812-1815

The document bears an authorizing signature and shows yellowing typical of age

Original U.S. Pennsylvania Percussion Rifle with Back Action Trade Lock by Moore c. 1835 German Uniforms But because the helmet wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This just came out of the attic after a hundred years of storage, together with a couple of hundred other guns. Here is an octagonal barreled Rifled "Kentucky" style rifle, which more correctly is known as a Pennsylvania Rifle. The smoothbored . 43 caliber octagonal barrel is 32 1 2" long and the rifle measures 49" in overall length. Most likely this was originally rifled, but then smooth bored for fowling. The back