.69 caliber, converted from flintlock, 42 in. round barrel with P in circle at breech; walnut stock with three bands; lockplate with U.S. / P. E. W. BLAKE before hammer and NEW HAVEN / 1828 behind hammer; inspector cartouches on left of stock reading JC (James Carrington) and J.P. (Jacob Perkin); US on buttplate tang; button head ramrod.

The Blakes, Philos and Eli Whitney were nephews of Eli Whitney Sr.

Actions works, oxidation to ferrous elements; solid stock with typical marks; overall very good condition.