Richmond(t) 1803

[Kirg]

I purcahsed a long rifle last weekend and need help figuring out what I have. The auctioner said it was a Kentucy / Virginia long gun. It has Richmond(t) 1803 stamped on the side plate and is a 7.5 on a scaleof 10 in condition. Has real nice brass work and two triggers. What I have found is that the Richmond 1803 was amde in early 1800 as a flintlock but this one uses a precussion cap. I saw where some were converted by Harper's Ferry for the war. This is all I know. I am going to take pictures soon. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Tumblernotch]

I'd have to see pictures, but from the description of the lock so far, it sounds like you have a piece made by the Virginia Manufactory in Richmond. If it is, Virginia Manuf. or Manufactory in script should be visible in front of the cock. This was usually shallowly engraved and may be hard to see. This plant made several thousand muskets in the early 19th Century. Many of the buildings were later used when the new Richmond Armory was established as the Civil War was beginning.