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Weapons ➔ Hall Breech-loading Flintlock Rifle, 1839

Identifier:

112845.1

Description:

The Hall breech-loader was the first American breech-loading rifle to be mass produced, patented in 1811. They were made with minor variations to 1840.

Date:

1829 – 1839

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 1

Source:

Museum Purchase

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Exhibit/Program:

K is for Knives and Guns (2005 – 2024)

Related Entities:

Harpers Ferry Arsenal (creator) J H Hall (creator) Frances Bannerman and Son (donor)