A. AGER FULL STOCK FLINT LOCK RIFLE 30 CALIBER.

An "A. Ager" rifle refers to a muzzleloading firearm crafted by Alexander Ager (1821?1898), a prominent 19th-century gunsmith based in New Rumley, Harrison County, Ohio. Ager's gun shop was famously located near the boyhood home of General George Armstrong Custer, who was a frequent visitor to the shop prior to the American Civil War. He is known for producing finely made muzzleloading rifles, typically featuring octagonal barrels, brass or German silver mountings, and local hardwood or tiger maple stocks. Barrels are usually marked in script with "A. Ager" or "A. Ager & Co." CONDITION: Brown patina showing with light engraving and custom brass work. Lock and set triggers work normally. Professionally converted to flint lock with insert to the stock in the lock area. Bore is frosted and ram rod has been replaced. ANTIQUE