HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1803 RIFLE.

HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1803 RIFLE. CAL. .54. 2nd production with desirable “Type 1” short bbl configuration. 33-1/8” part oct. bbl. Although the lock is dated 1815 and the eagle has the late “US” in shield over the eagle. Provenance de-accessioned from the Princeton University Museum via Dr. Donald Baird, former curator, donated by Col. Wm. Libbey, Class of 1877 Marksman and 15th President of National Rifle Assoc. CONDITION: The metal has been cleaned and polished sometime in the past, the brass is now toning, with the iron having scattered surface rust and pitting. The ramrod is possibly a replacement and a crack in the stock-flat. The bore is dark but has strong rifling, action is fine. 4-44787 X5 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	506	$0.00	HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1803 RIFLE. CAL. .54. 2nd production with desirable “Type 1” short bbl configuration. 33-1/8” part oct. bbl. Although the lock is dated 1815 and the eagle has the late “US” in shield over the eagle. Provenance de-accessioned from the Princeton University Museum via Dr. Donald Baird, former curator, donated by Col. Wm. Libbey, Class of 1877 Marksman and 15th President of National Rifle Assoc. CONDITION: The metal has been cleaned and polished sometime in the past, the brass is now toning, with the iron having scattered surface rust and pitting. The ramrod is possibly a replacement and a crack in the stock-flat. The bore is dark but has strong rifling, action is fine. 4-44787 X5 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2002 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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