Original U.S. Model 1817 "Deringer" Common Rifle by Nathan Starr & Co. in Original Flintlock Configuration - Dated 1825 U.S. Equipment The cap nipple cone bolster

The cap nipple cone bolster shows very little powder burn

All adjustments work perfectly

There is some light oxidation staining in areas

It is fitted with a correct Vietnam war style chin strap

Original U.S. Model 1817 "Deringer" Common Rifle by Nathan Starr & Co. in Original Flintlock Configuration - Dated 1825 U.S. Equipment The cap nipple cone bolsterOriginal 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