Lock is marked "E. Whitney" over "U.S." and also "N. Haven 1851". Features a walnut full length stock, two barrel bands, steel tulip ramrod, patchbox stamped with a "B", two sling swivels. Buttplate is stamped "U.S.". Inspector stamp "U.S. and "J.G.B." on left side of barrel at breech. Stock has a strong cartouche in oval on left side. Left sideplate is stamped with a "W". These guns were originally finished in brown. All metal surface on this rifle have been tin plated, usually found on sea-service weapons. Left side of barrel breech is stamped N.J." for New Jersey militia. And the most unusual aspect of this rifle is that the last 2-5/8" of the barrel have been turned down to a slightly smaller dimension to allow for a U.S. socket bayonet which locks in place using the front sight. This alteration was done prior to the application of the tin plating. Plating is wearing thin on rear barrel band, there is usual brown patina around breech at nipple and top of lock, some bubbling of finish on barrel but is otherwise 75% intact. Intact but thinning on buttplate, patchbox and trigger guard with brass showing through. Strong visible rifling with usual black powder abrasion. Perfect action. This is an interesting Whitney sea-service tin plated musket, and while we're sure other like examples exist, this is the first that we have seen. Complete with period U.S. bayonet. Serial Number-NSN; Manufacturer-Whitney; Model-Percussion Rifles; Caliber-.54 percussion; Barrel Length-33"; FFL Status-Antique;