Author Topic: 1803 Harpers Ferry Tang questions. (Read 1212 times)

utseabee · « **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.
Thanks
John

Clark Badgett · « **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.

Skirmisher · « **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.

utseabee · « **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.

Clark Badgett · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2021, 01:30:48 AM »

I think the above picture is much better than any I could provide.

utseabee · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2021, 12:09:36 AM »

I think the above picture is much better than any I could provide.

Thank You

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