The signature on the barrel is mostly rubbed away, but the first letter looks like it could be a "J". This rifle has strong similarities with others identified as by Joseph Douglass (Sr. or Jr.). He used the same patchbox and side plate designs on multiple identified rifles and very similar inlays. See "Gunsmiths of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon, & Somerset Counties" by Whisker and Yantz for multiple examples as well as the rifle in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Accession Number: 56.164.4). The rifled barrel has circles around the muzzle face, a blade front sight, adjustable notch rear sight, floral engraving, and a peep sight fitted to the upper tang. The lock has floral engraving. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers and has a spurred trigger guard. The four-piece brass patchbox has piercings and very nice floral engraving. The stock is decorated with extensive German silver inlays with engraving in a wide variety of shapes as is common on the Huntingdon School rifles, including an elaborate wear plate similar to the rifle in the following lot. The cheekpiece inlay has a spread wing eagle.

Very good with mottled gray and brown patina and some mild pitting on the lock and barrel, attractive aged patina on the brass, lighter aged patina on the inlays, crisp engraving, faint barrel marking, some small repairs (lock, front sight, and trigger guard), and mild overall wear. The stock is also very good with some flash wear, mild scratches and dings, strong finish, attractive flame figure, and cracked toe. Mechanically fine.