Original U.S. Pennsylvania Short Percussion Rifle with London Trade Lock - circa 1840 WWI which more correctly is known

which more correctly is known as a Pennsylvania Rifle

as the shipyards were common targets during the war

and GERMANY (WEST & CENTRAL)

Reverse side top border reads EASTERN ASIA 1:1

A fine bit of early Americana

Original U.S. Pennsylvania Short Percussion Rifle with London Trade Lock - circa 1840 WWI which more correctly is knownOriginal Item: Only One Available. Built using an imported percussion "Trade" Lock mechanism marked LONDON WARRANTED, this sporting gun is really quite nice to look at. It appears to be smooth bored despite its heavy octagonal barrel, however it shows significant use. The rifling may have worn away over the years, or it was possibly smooth bored to make it into a training gun, possibly for a child or an early teenager. The Barrel length is 26 1 2