N. Starr & Son 1817 “Common Rifle” U.S. Contract Flintlock
inv # 01-14861

LOT: 3296

Caliber: 54

Barrels: 36″ Round w/7 groove rifling

Action: Lock has circular N. Starr & Sons marking forward of hammer, marking behind hammer “MIDDtn / CON / 1843” Top tang has 1844 date

NOTES: Left ear has clear “JH” (Joseph Hannis) & “WAT” (William A. Thornton) cartouches