Original U.S. Pennsylvania Percussion Sporting Rifle by Fordney of Lancaster with Set Trigger - Circa 1840 Snider Rifle Accessories which would stand for one

which would stand for one of the Füsilier-Regiment units

The mold does show use

coatings were produced to  withstand cleaning and all field conditions

and Sergeant chevrons on each sleeve and a beautiful 5th Marine Division patch on the left shoulder

while the right side of the butt stock is marked 9

Original U.S. Pennsylvania Percussion Sporting Rifle by Fordney of Lancaster with Set Trigger - Circa 1840 Snider Rifle Accessories which would stand for oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased at a recent military auction! This is a very nice heavy barreled "Pennsylvania" percussion hunting rifle, often referred to as a "Kentucky" rifle. The design developed in Pennsylvania, and then spread down the Ohio River Valley to Kentucky, where it was very popular. This is a great example, with a lovely walnut half stock and all brass mounts except for the white metal nose cap. The rifle features a