Smoothrifle/Fowler by Samuel Baum, attributed.
Barrel; 49 ¾ inches long, smooth, tapered, 54 caliber. 1 1/8" at breech and 5/8" at muzzle.
Overall length; 64 inches.
Length of pull; 13 inches.
Width of Butt; 1 1/2 inches.
W. Ketland & Co. lock.
Comments:
Who says those Upper Susquehanna rifles are not raised carved?
According to most, this gun doesn't exist, yet here it is. A hen's tooth, to be sure. A rare and wonderful Upper Susq gun. Not much I can say, except to add my voice to those who have already said 'Advance it to the Library'!
