This original longrifle has several unusual features. It was made in the 1840 time period as a flintlock. Proving this system had it's positive merits just like today. The barrel length on this piece is also a throw back to earlier times. It is 45 inches long and is swamped. The barrel maker stamped his name Jessie Pannabecker on the bottom flat near the breech. The gunsmith signed his name in script A.B. Smith in the usual top flat area of the barrel. The most interesting feature is the bore design of twin groove rifling for a belted round ball. It is 32 caliber.