Stock shortened to half-length and smooth-bored. The maker of this gun imported his lock from England, as it is stamped "London, Warranted". Percussion.
19. U. S. MUSKET, 1822 MODEL. L. 53"
Altered to percussion by a rare and rather crude civilian method, and barrel shortened to the end of the forestock. Evidently used by some mountaineer soldier and retained at the end of his military service as a sporting arm. A Kentucky type rear sight has been added and other changes have been made. This gun is not reliable as a source of information on U. S. military arms, owing to its numerous alterations.
20. GERMAN-AMERICAN TARGET RIFLE. L. 45"
Beautifully checkered stock, octagon barrel. No ramrod, nor is the gun provided with fittings for one. In the best of condition. Almost new. This gun was made for use by a member of some early German "Scheutzen" rifle club, period of 1855-'75. Mark on lock, "Rein, New York".
21. DOUBLE OVER-AND-UNDER RIFLE. L. 43"
Patch-box gone, and rear sight not original and badly used. No marks.
22. FRENCH CHASSEPOT ARMY RIFLE. L. 51"
Marks, "Manufacture Chatellerault. Mle 1866". Almost perfect. May be a Franco-Prussian War weapon.
23. GERMAN BOAR RIFLE. L. 43"