Original U.S. Model 1817 "Deringer" Percussion Converted Common Rifle by Henry Deringer - dated 1841 Sales a load of paratroopers in

a load of paratroopers in one aircraft

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flat studs on the striking surface

and possibly been out in the elements for a while

Guard dimensions: 4 1/2" width x 4” length

Original U.S. Model 1817 "Deringer" Percussion Converted Common Rifle by Henry Deringer - dated 1841 Sales a load of paratroopers inOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1817 common rifle (also known as Deringer M1817 rifle) was a flintlock muzzle loaded weapon issued due to the Dept. of Ordnance's order of 1814, produced by Henry Deringer and used from the 1820s to 1840s at the American frontier. Unlike the half octagon barreled M1814 common rifle that preceded it, it had a barrel that was round for most of its length. The 36 inch barrel was rifled for . 54 caliber bullets. For