Original Extremely Rare U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal First Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle - dated 1803 Breda M-37 The pouch is somewhat "V"

The pouch is somewhat "V" shaped

and was modified in the 1930s with the addition of a D-Ring to interface with combat suspenders

It is marked with PART NO

the return spring casing

complete and original Smith’s Patent Carbine in a very nice condition

Original Extremely Rare U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal First Model 1803 Flintlock Rifle - dated 1803 Breda M-37 The pouch is somewhat "V"Original 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. The first model designed the Harpers Ferry Model 1803, which is what we have here. There