November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2020
The 32" half-round, half-octagon .56 caliber rifled barrel has a blade front sight and notched rear sight. The left side of the breech is stamped with oval "US" touchmark and "Eagle" over "P" in oval. Lockplate is stamped in the center with an Eagle and "US" and at the tail with "HARPERS/FERRY/1815". The plain walnut half stock has standard Model 1803 brass furniture including a two-piece brass patchbox and front nose band. Barrel has iron ramrod channel with flared steel ramrod. Stock has illegible proofs behind sideplate. CONDITION: Overall nice aged patina with no visible restoration or repairs. Small vise marks on breech of barrel. Good bore with crisp mechanics.
Item Dimensions: 49"
Manufacturer
Harpers Ferry