U.S. American Percussion half stock rifle by C. Baker circa 1835-1850. Rifled octagon-to-round very heavy iron barrel with patent breech (unsigned) with under-rib, forward and rear sights including a circular "peep" sight. The lock is signed "C. BAKER" with simple decorative engraving. Set triggers. All brass furniture includes a butt plate and trigger guard. The half-stock is solid with 26 decorative silver inlays including a deer located on the left side raised cheek section and has a decorative pewter fore-end cap. The stock exhibits an old restoration to the rear section located just above the rear of the lock. The stock overall has minor losses along the upper edges of the fore-end with scratches and dings from years of service. The lock is in good mechanical working order. The wood ram rod appears to be the original with brass tip and brass section concealing an iron worm. A fine and very attractive looking American rifle in the fashion made popular during the Civil War as sniper rifles and after as hunting for buffalo. (34" barrel, .41 caliber) Size: 50 1/2" L