Model 1814 common rifle
Muzzle-loading rifle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The U.S. M1814 rifle was designed by Robert T. Wickham. The manufacturing was contracted out to Henry Deringer and R. Johnson to make rifles for use by the military.
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Type | Muzzle-loading rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | United States |
Wars | Seminole Wars, American Civil War |
Production history | |
Designer | Marine T. Wickham |
Designed | 1814 |
Manufacturer | Gunsmiths Henry Deringer, R. Johnson |
Produced | 1814–? |
Specifications | |
Length | 49 in (1,200 mm) |
Barrel length | 33 in (840 mm) |
Width | 2.75 in (70 mm) |
Height | 7 in (180 mm) |
Cartridge | .54 ball, black powder, paper |
Caliber | 0.54 in (14 mm) |
Action | Flintlock/percussion lock (conversion) |
Rate of fire | 2–3 per minute |
Feed system | Muzzle-loaded |
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