Author Topic: 1805 U.S. Harpers Ferry pistol barrel  (Read 2541 times)

Offline Pennsylvania Dutchman

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1805 U.S. Harpers Ferry pistol barrel
« on: January 23, 2014, 12:12:46 AM »
Does anyone know were I can find a barrel drawing for the 1805 Harpers Ferry pistol. I have all the parts except the barrel and stock from the Rifle Shoppe. I would like to make the barrel so I can start on the pistol when I get my smoothrifle finished.
Thanks, Mark
Mark Poley

Offline Don Stith

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Re: 1805 U.S. Harpers Ferry pistol barrel
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2014, 12:11:26 AM »
What measurements do you need
 I have an original with an 1805 dated lock and serial number that matches the date.

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Re: 1805 U.S. Harpers Ferry pistol barrel
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2014, 02:04:46 AM »
Thanks Don for your reply. The diameter at the breech and muzzle if it is a straight taper, if not, diameter measurements in several places so I can duplicate it. The bore diameter at the muzzle. Measurements of the breech plug tang; length, width and end shape.
Thank You very much, Mark
Mark Poley

Offline Don Stith

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Re: 1805 U.S. Harpers Ferry pistol barrel
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2014, 11:54:20 PM »
Here you go. It is not a straight taper so have at 1" intervals from breech t o muzzle. OAL is 10"
B  1.028
1"  .996
2"    .960
3"   .934
4" .910
5"   .888
6"   .864
7"   .846
8"   .837
9"   .822
M   .800
 There is a flat  filed  where the lock mates to the barrel that extends forward 1.5" from breech Width of barrel at breech is .996 and is .990 one inch in front of breech.
The tang is 1.768 long. It is .453 at breech, tapers to.442 one inch back and is gradual taper to a finger nail.
The bore is .560
The under rib is 4.35 inches long

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Re: 1805 U.S. Harpers Ferry pistol barrel
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2014, 12:27:57 AM »
Thank You Very Much, Don. That is exactly what I needed.
Thanks again, Mark
Mark Poley