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U.S. Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle by Harpers Ferry

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U.S. Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle by Harpers Ferry
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About .58 cal., 36'' part round part octagon smooth-bored barrel with a very good lightly-oxidized bore. This Type II Model 1803 rifle has been reconverted to flint and was smooth-bored to its current caliber though the remnants of the original rifling may be seen. The barrel, under rib and lock are toning to a dull gray patina with scattered areas of light oxidation and light and moderate pitting throughout; some of the pitting around the breech appears to have been applied. The brass components have aged to a dark mustard patina with areas of minor tarnish and light handling marks. The remnants of the raised ''US'' and raised ''P'' in sunken oval cartouches on the left quarter-flat of the breech are visible. The Federal Eagle at the center of the correct Type II lockplate is lost to moderate pitting though its faint outline may be discerned and the rear of the lockplate bears a crisp ''HARPERS / FERRY / 1819''. The frizzen and frizzen spring are later replacements while the cock and integral iron pan appear to be original with the pan showing a brazed repair. The interior of the patchbox, lockplate and sideplate show Roman numeral assembly marks. The walnut halfstock with left side cheekpiece rates about very good plus with a coat of added finish, a few filled repairs and cracks around the action and some other expected minor handling marks. There are no visible cartouches on the stock. The lockplate screws, barrel tang screw and cupped trumpet-head ramrod are later replacements, the forward triggerguard pin is missing allowing the front of the guard to hang lower than the stock and the spring-loaded patchbox works as designed. The sights are intact and the action is strong and crisp. The Model 1803 was used extensively in the War of 1812 and is further significant for being the only muzzleloading flintlock rifle produced in a national armory. (23B10990-2) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)