Model 1814 common rifle
| United States M1814 rifle | |
|---|---|
| , A percussion converted R. Johnson made US Model 1814 rifle. | |
| Type | Muzzle-loading rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | Seminole Wars, American Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Marine T. Wickham |
| Designed | 1814 |
| Manufacturer | Gunsmiths Henry Deringer, R. Johnson |
| Produced | 1814–? |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 49 in (1,200 mm) |
| Barrel length | 33 in (840 mm) |
| Width | 2.75 in (70 mm) |
| Height | 7 in (180 mm) |
| Cartridge | .54 ball, black powder, paper |
| Caliber | 0.54 in (14 mm) |
| Action | Flintlock/percussion lock (conversion) |
| Rate of fire | 2–3 per minute |
| Feed system | Muzzle-loaded |
The U.S. M1814 rifle was designed by Robert T. Wickham. The manufacturing was contracted out to Henry Deringer and R. Johnson to make rifles for use by the military.