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Offline utseabee

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1803 Harpers Ferry Tang questions.
« on: December 13, 2021, 01:29:44 AM »
Does anyone have photos and the proper length for the tang on an 1803 Harpers Ferry rifle. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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John
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Offline Clark Badgett

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Re: 1803 Harpers Ferry Tang questions.
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2021, 04:20:59 PM »
Does anyone have photos and the proper length for the tang on an 1803 Harpers Ferry rifle. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
John
I don’t have info on length, but I do have pictures of originals. I’ll see if I can PM you a picture or two this evening.
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Re: 1803 Harpers Ferry Tang questions.
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2021, 07:33:33 PM »
From an 1804 dated rifle: The tang measures 3-1/8" long by 9/16" wide, with the end rounded.  Sides are parallel.


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Re: 1803 Harpers Ferry Tang questions.
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2021, 12:16:17 AM »
Thank you for the information. That is exactly what I was looking for. My drawing doesn't go into that detail.
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Re: 1803 Harpers Ferry Tang questions.
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2021, 01:30:48 AM »
I think the above picture is much better than any I could provide.
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Re: 1803 Harpers Ferry Tang questions.
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2021, 12:09:36 AM »
I think the above picture is much better than any I could provide.

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