Adopted in 1803, this premier rifle (and the only flintlock rifle) built by a national armory at Harpers Ferry was, as stated earlier, a handsome gun, measuring some 49" overall.
This weapon was produced by the government arsenal at Harper’s Ferry from 1803-1807 and again from 1814-1820. [ad]This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. .54 caliber rifled 36” octagon/round barrel with Harpers Ferry proofs at the left breech. Inspectors marks are present on the top of the barrel. Perkin developed the new rifle and submitted the new pattern to the War Department in November of 1803.
As such, it’s valued on the low end, at $3,500. With just one shot readily available without reloading, a pair or "brace" was the standard issue. This example was made in 1818. Model 1803s were not set up to take bayonets.While there are some who feel 1803s accompanied Lewis and Clark on their epic journey to explore the American West, it has been fairly well substantiated that the guns had not been manufactured in time to be taken along on the expedition.
Thanks- … Unlike the examples seen across the Atlantic, which largely followed the design of the stubby Teutonic Jägerbüsche, the Yankees decided to model their piece more along the lines of the elegant Pennsylvania longrifle, which had served them so well during the Revolution—the most notable departures being the adoption of a half-stock and under-barrel rib.Interestingly enough, the longrifle evolved from the Jäger rifles introduced into America by German and Swiss gunmakers. The ramrod has been replaced, and its barrel—probably smoothbore at one time—has been rifled with 10 lands and grooves and the caliber upped to .60.
It is unlikely that I will find a decent barrel on the loose, but it is worth a try. There is a closed crack running from the upper escutcheon screw forward to the barrel for a total of approx. Iron flashpan has fence at rear. I own a very sharp 1803 Harpers Ferry rifle, still in original flintlock, and is missing the barrel. Rifle is .54 and has a 36.00 inch long part octagonal, part round barrel with a bead type front sight and an open rear sight. Barrel is pinned to the stock with a wedge and has a nice brass spring-loaded patchbox in the butt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly embellished and upgraded from regulation patterns, to… The Gettysburg Show scheduled for June has been postponed until Sept. 25th - 27th.
Both of these described cracks a small and closed.The 1803 rifle is best known as the issue weapon for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Running beneath the barrel is a rib that holds two ramrod ferrules. Lock stamped “HARPERS/FERRY/1818” and with the “EAGLE/U.S.
Running beneath the barrel is a rib that holds two ramrod ferrules.
Barrel tang screw is slightly buggered. Still, it is sound and attractive, the brassware in good shape, and an inspector’s cartouche can still be discerned on the intact stock. Wood is in good condition with minor dings and dents from age, use and storage.
This example was made in 1818.Rifle is .54 and has a 36.00 inch long part octagonal, part round barrel with a bead type front sight and an open rear sight. Harper's Ferry model 1805–1808 flintlock pistols were known then as “horsemen’s pistols” and were produced in pairs; both pistols having identical serial numbers. The other crack runs from the bottom of the escutcheon to the triggerguard where it turns 90 degrees and runs forward for approx. There is some conjecture that these arms were actually manufactured sans rifling, but to date there is no evidence supporting this theory one way or the other.any consider the Model 1803 flintlock rifle to be the most beautiful long gun ever produced for the U.S. military. Made mistake, this is Navy Arms made 1803 Harper's Ferry .58 caliber rifle.
Brass furniture and sparks like new with improved frizzen of new facing of steel-sparks well. The new pattern was approved that same year and an order for 2,000 was placed. They were certainly in service concurrently.Adopted in 1803, this premier rifle (and the only flintlock rifle) built by a national armory at Harpers Ferry was, as stated earlier, a handsome gun, measuring some 49" overall. The tail is stamped "HARPERS / FERRY / 1850" vertically.
At some point in its lifetime it was converted to percussion operation and then reconfigured back to flintlock operation. Sporting a 33" (later 36") half-round, half-octagon barrel mated to a svelte half-stock and set off with elegant brass furniture, it looks and handles more like a sporting arm than a military one.Model 1803s, either Type I or Type II, in good, unaltered condition can easily bring prices in the low five figures, however, such is not the case with the example seen here.
The lockplate was flat and incorporated a reinforced cock. Caliber was .54, and the 33" barrel was rifled with seven lands and grooves. If anyone has an old barrel lying around (Or for that matter a quality replacement barrel), please get in touch. Ramrod is steel with a brass tip.Lock has beveled edge with a rounded front and a pointed rear.
Wood has NOT been cleaned. 1803 Harpers Ferry Type II Musket Attractive 1803 Harpers Ferry Type II musket. Stock stamped opposite the lock with script “JS” and “US” Harpers Ferry Inspector’s stamps. Flintlock and half-stocked like the originals; this has been used over the years. Behind hammer is “HARPER’S FERRY 1818.” All markings are strong. This is a very good example of a scarce musket! Stock is in good condition, does so some minor repair area.