HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1803 FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1803 FLINTLOCK RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This gun conforms to other known specimens with bbl measuring 32-3/4″. Bbl is half-round, part oct stamped “US” and an eagle head/”P” proof at breech. Gun is brass mounted. Bbl rib and bbl show traces of brown finish. Steel ramrod has integral worm at end. Lock plate is marked “HARPER’S FERRY 1816” in 3 lines behind hammer and is marked with a spread-winged eagle with “US” in shield forward of hammer. This gun has very beautiful and graceful lines and is reminiscent of American Kentucky rifles. This is a beautiful gun that appears all original with good markings. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray overall with scattered staining and pitting. Tiny traces of brown finish are found on bbl rib and bottom of bbl. Brass mounts are cleaned and have nice yellow patina under thin layer of varnish which covers most of gun including stock. Stock is sound and solid though sanded and lightly refinished. Inspector marks in stock are still mostly discernible as can be seen in photos. Bore is very good with deep discernible rifling. 4-44230 JS121 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2352	$5,865.00	HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1803 FLINTLOCK RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This gun conforms to other known specimens with bbl measuring 32-3/4″. Bbl is half-round, part oct stamped “US” and an eagle head/”P” proof at breech. Gun is brass mounted. Bbl rib and bbl show traces of brown finish. Steel ramrod has integral worm at end. Lock plate is marked “HARPER’S FERRY 1816” in 3 lines behind hammer and is marked with a spread-winged eagle with “US” in shield forward of hammer. This gun has very beautiful and graceful lines and is reminiscent of American Kentucky rifles. This is a beautiful gun that appears all original with good markings. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray overall with scattered staining and pitting. Tiny traces of brown finish are found on bbl rib and bottom of bbl. Brass mounts are cleaned and have nice yellow patina under thin layer of varnish which covers most of gun including stock. Stock is sound and solid though sanded and lightly refinished. Inspector marks in stock are still mostly discernible as can be seen in photos. Bore is very good with deep discernible rifling. 4-44230 JS121 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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