Original Rare U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle Converted to Percussion - dated 1817 US Civil War The swords basket guard and

The swords basket guard and pommel cap are in great shape

a white nylon belt is included with correct Regimental belt buckle

It is fitted with a white leather sling

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which has has also taking a large amount of material around the rear of the barrel near the nipple that holds the percussion cap

Original Rare U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle Converted to Percussion - dated 1817 US Civil War The swords basket guard andOriginal 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. This is a nice service worn example of the Model 1803 rifle, the first arsenal produced