Percussion Longrifle
Object type: Percussion longrifle
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: American, Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Artist: John Settel
Artist bio: American, active in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, 1803–1873
Artist role: Gunsmith
Artist nationality: American
Date: ca. 1835–1840
Medium: Wood ( maple, ash), steel, iron, brass, silver
Dimensions: L. 61 1/4 in. (155.6 cm); L. of barrel 44 1/2 in. (113 cm); Cal. .38 in. (9.65 mm); Wt. 10 lb. 6 oz. (4721 g)
Classification: Firearms-Guns
Geography:  Hilltown  Pennsylvania   
Credit line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Chilton Jr. Gift, 2018
Accession year: 2018