Canadian. Circa 1857-1892. Jones was Ontario's only black gunmaker. Barrel stamped, "J. M. Jones Chatham CW Cast Steel". 30 1/2”, .40 calibre barrel. Barrel shows minimal wear. Steel butt plate and engraved steel trigger guard. Walnut stock shows contact marks, light scratches. Lock functions properly. Hole for tang sight. Don and Joyce Blyth collection. CODE:FIREA Miller Times article featuring this lot: https://millerandmillerauctions.squarespace.com/stories/2021/9/23/james-jones-gunsmith