A U.S. Model 1808 long arm by J. Henry of Philadelphia, .69 caliber, circa 1808 to 1812, with a 44-inch proofed round barrel and no serial number. The lock plate is marked with an eagle over US, and the rear of the cock reads J HENRY / PHILA. The stock is engraved DELAWARE, inverted, on the right side and WESPHAL on the left. The metal and iron furniture show a smooth mottled gray patina. Expected nicks, dings and scratches are present, the ramrod is missing, and the action holds at half and full cock. Overall condition is good.

The supplier calls it a fine example of a War of 1812 long arm, and that is its audience: collectors of early American military arms. The Henry lock marking, the DELAWARE stock engraving and the WESPHAL name invite research into where the gun served and who carried it. It is a display and study piece, not a hunting arm, and the missing ramrod should be weighed as given.

Key features

• U.S. Model 1808 by J. Henry, Philadelphia
• .69 caliber, 44-inch proofed round barrel
• Lock marked Eagle/US, J HENRY/PHILA
• Stock engraved DELAWARE and WESPHAL
• Ramrod missing, holds at half and full cock

This antique long arm ships to the FFL dealer you choose at checkout, where Form 4473 and the background check are completed.