Adopted in 1803, this premier rifle (and the only flintlock rifle) built by a national armory at Harpers Ferry was, as stated earlier, a handsome gun, measuring some 49" overall.

A new exhibit featuring George Knapp's Harpers Ferry Model 1803 rifle will be unveiled at an open house Friday from 5-7 p.m. to kick off the 10th anniversary celebration of Travelers' Rest State ...

Harpers Ferry Model 1803 rifle A suitably impressed Dearborn submitted a contract for 4,000 rifles, followed by the November 1805 contract for 4,000 .54-caliber pistols.

Object Details maker Harpers Ferry Location Currently not on view Date made 1819 associated date 1819 ID Number 1985.0783.22 nonaccession number 1982.6063 accession number 1985.0783 catalog number ...