Signed J H Johnston, Waynesboro, PA ca 1835

Product Description

J H Johnston varried little in his designs both in carving and patchbox. This rifle is signed in script on the barrel which is 42.5″ (original length)and about .42 cal. Wild-grained maple was used making it an attractive stock. There is no wood replaced on the rifle, but the wrist is cracked and poorly repaird and a piece missing under the lock. Beautiful forestock molding on the quality of the York school is present and makes for a slender look the rifle.

Removing the glue in the cracked wrist, regluing, and replacing the missing sheild thumbplate would make the rifle quite nice. Though not cleaned or sanded it could use a bit of color to enhance the wonderful curly maple. It retains its original lock and all mounts are original. It is an attractive rifle in need of some work or it can be enjoyed as is.