This "William Antes" rifle is 56" long, with octagonal barrels 40" in length, and appears to be .50 caliber. It has a flintlock firing mechanism. The walnut stock is carved with scrolls in relief, and the brass patch box is engraved with floral and scroll designs. Carved head-and-shoulder portraits of a person are located near each lock. Antes engraved his signature in script on the plate near the breech and again on the top of one barrel.