Plains rifle type Kentucky system percussion, two shots on the side, caliber 44 and 14 mm approximately. Overlapping 83 cm barrels, rifled top, with rear sight marked "M.F. Crandell Gowanda", the other smooth. The rear lock is chased with scrolls and signed M.F. Crandell, with two side hammers, firing alternately. Tailstock with dioptre. Single trigger. Beautiful varnished walnut stock, partly checkered, with chased silver metal inlays of foliage and animals. Thumb piece marked "JW" and US eagle patchbox marked "MF CRANDELL MAKER". Wooden stick with brass tip. Total length : 121 cm B.E. About 1850. Marvin CRANDELL, harquebusier in Gowanda (New York State)