A scarce U.S. Model 1814 Flintlock Rifle by Deringer, Philadelphia-made | Henry Derringer Model 1814 Contract manufactured in Philadelphia, 1814-1817 | Standard Lock Markings - lock-plate marked US over H. DERINGER over PHILAD; barrel flat marked H. DERINGER over PHILAD and F/P - US at side near breech; | .54-Caliber single shot muzzleloader with rifled bore; with a 33.25" octagon to round barrel, Overall length: 48.75" | Large oval iron patch box, barrel bands secured by stud-springs; trigger guard with finger ridges and sling swivel, raised cheekpiece, brass flash pan. The brass tipped ramrod retains its worm. | Date: 1814 - 1816 | Only 1,000 Model 1814 flintlock rifles were manufactured under contract by Henry Deringer's shop in Philadelphia before production transitioned over to the very similar Model 1819 "Common Rifle." These rifles are among the earliest standardized U.S. military rifles and follow the Model 1803. The rifles saw use during the Civil War. CSA Co. A of the 2nd Mississippi Infantry carried these rifles, converted to percussion cap. | Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms and Their Values states that the fair market value of this rifle in excellent condition is $8,000, and drops incrementally down to $3,000 for a rifle in good condition. | The U.S. Model 1814 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. This Wickham design was the U.S. Model 1814 rifle. Only Henry Deringer of Philadelphia and R. Johnston of Connecticut made this rife. Wickham sent the pattern to Deringer with a contract for 1000 rifles. One of Deringer's rifles was then sent to R. Johnson to be duplicated, with a contract for 1000 more. It was mounted with iron and had an oval patch box. It had a 33-inch barrel, octagon near the flintlock, turning to round, and using a .54 caliber bullet.

The full walnut stock remains in remarkable original condition with minor wear. Overall in very good to excellent condition for age and use.

48.75 in