Original U.S. Ohio-Attributed Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Flamed Maple Stock & Set Trigger c. 1845 Japanese Holsters So a style of construction

So a style of construction was chosen which would lead to little changes needed by the producing factories

while the reverse ricasso is marked with the Union Cutlery Trademark logo:

though the maker name is not legible

making this is a fine example of the most prolific German issued Light Machine gun of WW2

Original U.S. Ohio-Attributed Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Flamed Maple Stock & Set Trigger c. 1845 Japanese Holsters So a style of constructionOriginal Item: Only one available. Here is an octagonal barreled "Kentucky" rifle, which is in the style typical for the Ohio area in the mid 19th century. It looks to be in . 36" caliber, a very common size for these rifles, and has a heavy octagonal barrel with seven groove rifling. The rifle was built in the United States, most likely using a percussion trade lock. The lock plate is quite pitted from powder burn, so we cannot make out any markings