Original U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal Model 1803 Type II Flintlock Rifle Dated 1815 - Extremely Rare Military Audio and comes complete with its

and comes complete with its Saddle ring on the left side of the frame

Later versions would have a much more pronounced "point" on the end of the top flap

and it’s a rather interesting history and evolution

The butt end is classically "five sided" with inlaid intricate bone decorations

Original U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal Model 1803 Type II Flintlock Rifle Dated 1815 - Extremely Rare Military Audio and comes complete with itsOriginal item: One of a Kind. Now this is something we do not see every day! This is a very early American Flintlock Rifle, in fact the first model rifle ever issued by the Federal Armories! Previously only Flintlock muskets and pistols has been produced, but with the world moving towards the increased accuracy of rifled barrels, the United States had to keep up. The first model designed the Harpers Ferry Model 1803, which is what we have here. There