Here is a percussion "smooth rifle" by the master Bedford County, Pennsylvania gunsmith John Amos. The term "smooth rifle" is used to describe smoothbore firearms with rifle-type features such as front and rear sights. They are dual-purpose firearms that can be used with shot for small game, and are reasonably accurate with round balls at the relatively short distances that deer are typically harvested.
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