Rifled octagonal barrel, front and rear sights, signed on top flat, near breech "W.G. McCartny". William George McCartney lived from 1820 until 1872, this rifle was made while he worked in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny Count, between 1846 and 1872. Flat stamp-engraved percussion lockplate, double set triggers. Brass furniture includes a pierced four-piece engraved patchbox, lid engraved with foliage scrolls. Engraved brass side plate. Three engraved rectangular silver inlays on each side of forend, a vacant rectangular on rounded cheekpiece, and an engraved symmetrical inlay above cheekpiece. Figured maple full length stock with brass nosecap and wooden ramrod. Very good condition, barrel and lock retain a brown patina and show a few scattered marks form use. Brass and silver are dark and unpolished. Stock very good with a few scattered age cracks and minor marks from use, excellent patina overall. Serial Number-NA; Manufacturer-NA; Model-NA; Caliber-0.38; Barrel Length-41-1/2";