HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1803 FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1803 FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. About 46. Usual configuration (except for the caliber) with 36” oct to rnd bbl, low German-silver Rocky Mountain style front sight with fixed rear sight having a silver “V” insert. It has eagle head over “P” and “US” proofs on the left flat. The left & right flats are both stamped “P.J. McGuire”. The lockplate has a small eagle over “US” in front of the hammer and “Harper’s Ferry” and the date “1819” vertically behind the hammer. It is mounted in a 1-pc half stock with typical brass furniture, 2-pc brass patchbox and a small brass band at the forend tip. It has a large flat brass sideplate, apparently a repair over cracks in that area. The bbl has the usual bottom rib with two iron guides and an iron trumpet head ramrod. The stock has a shallow cheek piece. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains an even, very dark brown patina with some light pitting on the lower end. Stock has a crack below the lockplate and a hairline back of the top tang along with the aforementioned repairs at the sideplate, otherwise the stock retains a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are crisp and the bore is strong and bright, dark in the grooves. 4-51111 JR908 (2,250-3,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	795	$2,242.00	HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1803 FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. About 46. Usual configuration (except for the caliber) with 36” oct to rnd bbl, low German-silver Rocky Mountain style front sight with fixed rear sight having a silver “V” insert. It has eagle head over “P” and “US” proofs on the left flat. The left & right flats are both stamped “P.J. McGuire”. The lockplate has a small eagle over “US” in front of the hammer and “Harper’s Ferry” and the date “1819” vertically behind the hammer. It is mounted in a 1-pc half stock with typical brass furniture, 2-pc brass patchbox and a small brass band at the forend tip. It has a large flat brass sideplate, apparently a repair over cracks in that area. The bbl has the usual bottom rib with two iron guides and an iron trumpet head ramrod. The stock has a shallow cheek piece. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl retains an even, very dark brown patina with some light pitting on the lower end. Stock has a crack below the lockplate and a hairline back of the top tang along with the aforementioned repairs at the sideplate, otherwise the stock retains a fine hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are crisp and the bore is strong and bright, dark in the grooves. 4-51111 JR908 (2,250-3,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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