Original U.S. Model 1817 "Deringer" Common Rifle by Nathan Starr & Co. in Original Flintlock Configuration - Dated 1825 U.S. Equipment and the correct caliber for

and the correct caliber for a Mexican issued example

Inside is completely lined in rabbit fur

The cap nipple cone bolster shows very little powder burn

Both papers are original and somewhat delicate from age

The brass components have a lovely matured patina

Original U.S. Model 1817 "Deringer" Common Rifle by Nathan Starr & Co. in Original Flintlock Configuration - Dated 1825 U.S. Equipment and the correct caliber forOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1817 common rifle (also known as Deringer M1817 rifle) was a flintlock muzzle loaded weapon issued due to the Dept. of Ordnance's order of 1814, produced by Henry Deringer and used from the 1820s to 1840s at the American frontier. Unlike the half octagon barreled M1814 common rifle that preceded it, it had a barrel that was round for most of its length. The 36 inch barrel was rifled for . 54 caliber bullets. For