An 1819 Model Hall U.S. Breech-Loading Flintlock... Lot n° 72

dating: 1838 provenance: USA, Round, rifled, 52 cal. barrel at the nozzle (clean bore), with foresight. The breech block with bolt action that lifts from below thanks to the iron lever placed in front of the trigger guard. Incorporated in the bolt, the flintlock, with back hammer, pan and batteria. Working mechanics. Remains of the markings 'J.H. HALL / H. FE... / US 1838'. Full, brown stained wooden stock. Iron mounts. Butt plate with some pitting. Iron ramrod. Attached are historical notes collected by the owner.This rifle, manufactured by Harpers Ferry Armory under license from John J. Hall, was the first mass-produced breech-loading military rifle adopted as a nationally issued sidearm. A large number of these models were used in the Civil War and converted to rimfire by the Confederate army. See Flayderman's Guide, 9th Edition, pp. 556-557. length 134 cm.