Original U.S. Half Stocked 14 Bore Percussion Fowling Piece by John Wirth of West Philadelphia - Circa 1850 Brown Bess Muskets and in the center is

and in the center is the regiments cap badge

After returning home in May 1943

The stock does look like it was reconditioned at  some time

Ernest Portis

The 1st battalion embarked for Copenhagen in July 1807 and saw action at the Battle of Copenhagen in August 1807 during the Gunboat War before returning home in November 1807

Original U.S. Half Stocked 14 Bore Percussion Fowling Piece by John Wirth of West Philadelphia - Circa 1850 Brown Bess Muskets and in the center isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice matured early U. S. percussion fowling piece, which looks to have been well cared for during its life. It features an American Black Walnut half stock, which is fitted with Nickel Silver and Iron, and is somewhat unadorned, indicating it was intended as a working gun, not a show piece. The fowler features a 37 inch long round barrel with a bore of about 0. 693", which does not look to be a bored