This rifle appears to have been built originally as a flintlock American long rifle in the early 19th century and was than modified into a shorter percussion target rifle during the mid-19th century. The barrel has a dovetailed blade front sight, an adjustable sporting notch sight, and a long peep sight that extends back over the tang, and the breech end of the barrel has a cut-off marking that starts with "I. DAN" indicating the barrel was shortened from the breech end. The converted lock is signed "TAYLOR" and has some light engraving. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers and has brass furniture, including a heavy trigger guard and toe plate and a traditional patchbox with double pierced side plates. The curly maple stock has incised scroll carving.

Very good with dark brown patina and some mild pitting on the lock and barrel, attractive aged patina on the brass furniture, and generally mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has distinct carving, attractive figure, some edge wear, minor cracks in the left flat, and general light scratches and dings. The set triggers need some adjustments; otherwise, the mechanically functions fine.