U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech-loading percussion rifle

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech-loading percussion rifle

Entry/Object ID

2310

Description

U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech-loading percussion rifle dated 1832. 52 caliber. 32 3/4 barrel length with off set sights. Uses a pivoting chamber breech design and a percussion cap ignition system. Made at the Harpers Ferry Armory under John H. Hall's patent. Engraved on breech block is "J. H. Hall H. Ferry US 1832." Many early U.S. Model 1819 Hall breech-loading flintlock rifles were converted to percussion like this one.

Acquisition

Accession

62

Source or Donor

Jefferson County Museum

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Date made

1832