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Model 1803 Harpers Ferry Rifle, dated 1815, U.S. Military Antique Rifle SALE PENDING Guns International #: 101356943 Seller's Inventory #: CBP18-129 Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Flintlock Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15 State: Kentucky Zip: 40503 Country: United States Phone: (859) 276-1419 Fax: (859) 278-0838 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 188 Total Number of Listings: 14857 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check Description: A very nice example of the only muzzle loading flintlock rifle produced by either of the U.S. National Armories. With it's graceful lines and brass furniture, it is more in the style of a Kentucky rifle than a military musket. It is the first U.S. Military long gun to have a rifled bore. This one is dated 1815, has a 36 inch barrel and is .54 caliber. It has not been reconverted to flint, and is original in every respect. We strongly suspect that it was one of the firearms furnished to the Cherokee Indian Nation in the 1830's when the "Trail of Tears" commenced toward their new home in Oklahoma. It is clearly stamped with the word "CHEROKEE" on top of the barrel. It has been suggested, that this Model of 1803, dated in the first year of production, was the type of gun carried by the Lewis & Clark Corp of Discovery Expidition. But this has not been proved and is considered doubtful. Regardless, it is considereed to be a very important shoulder arm in the development of America's military history. PRICE: $9,500 We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, dealer of fine firearms since 1974. PH. 859-276-1419 We Buy, Sell and Trade Firearms & Knives. Have a Individual Firearm, Firearms Collection, or Firearms Estate to sell, let us know, we can buy or consignment sell it for you. (sales at am-firearms) SOLD Antique: Yes |