Plains Rifle by C. Miller, Honoeye, N.Y in .40, 32" barrel, serial number 519, circa 1850s. Plains type rifle with octagonal barrel in .40 caliber, with brass mounts and a percussion side mounted mule ear lock. Calvin Miller was located in Honoeye New York, and was active during the 1850s. He was known for his mule ear locks and his swivel breech rifles. This is an example of the former, with a fine side mounted mule ear lock on a plain steel lock plate. The rifle is half stocked, with a pewter fore end cap and otherwise all brass mounts. The rifle has a barrel mounted adjustable sight, and there is a hole in the tang that may have been intended for a peep sight. Dimensions: 48 inches long overall. This firearm is antique and does not require special licensing. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $125 . All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Overall good condition. Clear markings on the barrel, and a crisp lock action. The stock sanded and refinished. There is a sliver out of the left side of the forend, which has been glued to the barrel as opposed to the rest of the stock. The right side of the fore end stock is cracked along its length. Crack in the stock between the tang and lock plate. Was finished in the white, now stained brown. There are sections with light rust film, the section of barrel around the nipple is pitted.