Percussion target rifle of German make marked "J.H. Damm se: in Elberfeld" along top of 31 1/2" octagonal barrel; conforming, scrolling trigger guard and double set triggers, foliate engraved lock, hammer, and tang with engraved woman; half stock with checkered grips and cheek bulge, .44 cal. Overall 48" L; bbl 31 1/2" L.

Note: Walter Matson Cline (1873-1941) was a Chattanooga, TN, photographer and preeminent historian and collector of muzzle loading firearms. His book "the Muzzle-Loading Rifle Then and Now" became the authority on the history of black powder firearms when it was published in 1942, shortly after his death. The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, of which Cline was an early member, is headquartered in Friendship, IN, and is home to the Walter Cline shooting range. As this is an antique black powder firearm, no FFL is necessary.

Hammer and triggers hold and function. Refinished, rear stock with age shrinkage or possibly slightly reduced, missing front sight.