Nicholas Beyer worked in Lebanon Co. Pa. from 1805-1815 which was considered the Golden Age.  He produced some really fine quality rifles during this period. This gun is signed N. Beyer on it's half oct/rd 46" barrel.  It's made to fire buck and ball having both a front and rear sight.  Obviously, the gun was originally made as a flintlock and converted to the percussion system during it's period of use.  There's a very attractive period repair in the lock area by the barrel tang.  Also, there's a small piece of wood missing at the heel of the stock from a old period repair.  The curly maple stock has taken on a warm patina . The butt stock is of the early configuration and measures 1 1/2" across.  One of the most attractive features of the gun is the patchbox which exhibits the Preening Bird.  This is nicely engraved as is the toe plate.  A very attractive piece by one of the premiere Kentucky makers of the early 19th century..  
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