.58 caliber. 36" barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, full-length walnut stock with oval iron patchbox. Single shot muzzleloading percussion altered rifle with fixed notch rear sight, front sight blade on a low rectangular base, extended finger rest triggerguard tang, sling swivels and a brass tipped, trumpet head ramrod. Lock marked US/DERINGER/PHILADA in three horizontal lines and dated 1823 vertically at the tail. Breech with LS/P/US inspection marks and a weak script LS for Luther Sage cartouche is present on the counterpane. Altered to percussion by the "French" or "Drum Bolster" system with a civilian style percussion hammer. {ANTIQUE}