FOR SALE 1803 Harpers Ferry Rifle

[JCB]

1803 Harpers Ferry. 33” Colerain .54 caliber barrel. Davis lock which has been tuned by Brad Emig and has less than a 3 pound no creep trigger pull. Flaws there is a gap between the upper side of the patch box and wood which I’ve actually seen on an original with a similar flaw. Toe has a dent along with a few other minor handling marks. There’s a crack in front of the lock that seems to be well repaired and has not given me any issues. Bore has been well maintained, shoots really good and is easy to clean with the round bottom rifling. This gun handles very well and I feel very reluctant to part with it, but have recently acquired another .54 and need to make some room. The rifle shop is showing around $1,000.00 plus shipping for these in a kit. I’m selling for $1,575.00 shipped CONUS. USPS money order or certified check. Please only serious inquires.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I believe the originals all had armory bright finishes on the lock and barrel. Any reason why this one was browned?

 

[JCB]

I believe the originals all had armory bright finishes on the lock and barrel. Any reason why this one was browned?

Have no idea. Only the builder could answer that.

 

[FlinterNick]

I believe the originals all had armory bright finishes on the lock and barrel. Any reason why this one was browned?

Some were army bright, some were browned, there is no incorrect method. Some were even pickled grey.

 

[Gtrubicon]

Whose rifle kit is this?

 

[JCB]

I’m not for sure who made the kit. I assume it was from Track or Pecatonica but can’t say for certain. The only thing I know is it has a Davis lock which I had tuned by Brad Emig and a Colerain barrel which is very accurate and easy to clean.

 

[JCB]

TTT

 

[JCB]

Price Lowered $1,575.00 shipped conus

 

[William Hagewood]

I’m not for sure who made the kit. I assume it was from Track or Pecatonica but can’t say for certain. The only thing I know is it has a Davis lock which I had tuned by Brad Emig and a Colerain barrel which is very accurate and easy to clean.

Price Lowered

Lowered to what?
Any idea what the gun weighs?

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Really pretty gun and looks mighty accurate.

 

[LLCranford3]

Nice Looking gun! What did you drop the price to?

 

[JCB]

Lowered to what?
Any idea what the gun weighs?

Price is lowered to $1,575.00 which includes shipping conus. The weight of the gun is under 8 1/2 lbs. according to my scales and balances very well.

 

[springfield art]

My Zoli and three other replicas I've seen have the browning. Was not aware originals had armory bright, but that's for the specialists to debate, I guess. I just like the 1803's.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Handsome gun. Are you sure the repairs are sound? Would be a shame to have the stock crack after little shooting.

 

[JCB]

Handsome gun. Are you sure the repairs are sound? Would be a shame to have the stock crack after little shooting.

It seems to be solid. I’ve probably put less than a hundred rounds through it and have had no issue, and wouldn’t be afraid to shoot it regularly. I believe the picture makes it look worse than it actually is, but wanted to be honest about any defects. I’ve had guns with far more serious repairs than this and never had a problem with them. I really don’t want to sell it but I have three 54’s and really only need one. I’m also looking to purchase a couple when I find what I’m looking for. But for me to buy one I have to sell one to be able to purchase what I’m looking for when I find it, so as much as I hate to I have to sell a few.

 

[William Sublette]

It seems to be solid. I’ve probably put less than a hundred rounds through it and have had no issue, and wouldn’t be afraid to shoot it regularly. I believe the picture makes it look worse than it actually is, but wanted to be honest about any defects. I’ve had guns with far more serious repairs than this and never had a problem with them. I really don’t want to sell it but I have three 54’s and really only need one. I’m also looking to purchase a couple when I find what I’m looking for. But for me to buy one I have to sell one to be able to purchase what I’m looking for when I find it, so as much as I hate to I have to sell a few.

Dude, that's a great rifle. You probably couldnt buy the parts for that price.


Unfortunately the trade off that comes from the efficiency of selling it online, is that you got to wade through a lot of window lickers.

That's a beaut, good luck with the sale.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

BTT

Someone needs this rifle badly. 1803 Harpers are rare and this is a phenomenal price.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Btt

 

[JCB]

With the short barrel and the way this gun handles it would make a great hunting rifle.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

With the short barrel and the way this gun handles it would make a great hunting rifle.

I agree, JCB.

Cannot believe this one hasn’t been scooped up!