Harpers Ferry Model 1803
| Harper's Ferry M1803 - (33" barrel, 49" overall.) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Muzzle-loading rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1803-1841 |
| Wars | War of 1812, Mexican–American War, American Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Harper's Ferry Armory |
| Produced | 1803-06, 1814-19 |
| No. built | ~20,000 |
| Variants | Types 1-3 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9 lbs (4.082 kg) |
| Barrel length | 33" (838 mm) |
| Cartridge | .525 (13.335 mm) |
| Caliber | .54 (13.716 mm) |
| Action | Flintlock/percussion lock (conversion) |
| Feed system | Muzzle-loaded |
The Harper's Ferry M1803 rifle was the first standard rifle (as opposed to a smoothbore musket), made by an American armory.