A scarce U.S. Model 1814 flintlock rifle by Henry Deringer
Browned 33 1/8 inch two-stage barrel with seven groove rifling in .54 caliber; brass fore-sight; open rear sight; top flat marked H. Deringer/Phila--; breech with F and P proofs above US. Lockplate marked H. Dering--/Phila--, the markings extending under the frizzen spring. Browned steel furniture of standard pattern. Oil-finished walnut stock with cheekpiece; marked behind the counterplate V/GF. (George Flegel) Brass-tipped ramrod.
Condition: Fine. Retaining much browned finish, perhaps 60-70% overall, with some areas of spotting/light pitting. Generally sharp markings with some wear to maker's marks on barrel. Strong rifling. Fine wood with sharp edges, scattered small marks and hairline crack between rear counterscrew and breech.
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