This full size plan drawing depicts a U. S. Model 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle. The book The Southern Arsenal by Dr. James B. Whisker, shows a number of U. S. Model 1803 rifles, and others, made at Harper's Ferry. Our plans are copied directly from two original first variation rifles, with several notes and details on variations found on later rifles.

These fine rifles were hand made to a standard pattern. Three variations are known. The later 1814 variation is more common, and is discussed in the plans. We offer all the castings for all three versions, molded directly from original rifle parts. Using our parts you can restore your fine original rifle, or make a correct replica using our shaped

Neatly drawn and dimensioned, our full scale drawing will simplify assembly of a classic John Vincent & Son longrifle. John Vincent worked in Barlow Township, Washington County Ohio in the mid to late 19th century and his son continued into the early 20th century. Both John Vincent and his son J. Caleb Vincent made rifles with a distinctive style.

This plan drawing illustrates a Virginia longrifle. The plans notes some variations in decoration, with additional notes on assembly. Flintlock with single trigger shown. The Virginia longrifle you build can be as handsome as it is accurate! Use our detailed drawing, with tips and hints for assembly to avoid mistakes.

Breech plug, Brown Bess, 7/8-14 thread, for Colerain barrel.

Beavertail long tang breech plugs are found on antique flint and percussion longrifles from Tennessee, Appalachia, and the Southern Mountains as well as Hawken rifles. Wax cast of malleable 8620 steel, made in the USA, by Track of the Wolf, this strong plug is made to fit your 1" octagon barrel. It is very slightly oversize at top and bottom flat,

This English style tang is wax cast of malleable 8620 steel. It may be straightened, or bent cold. Made in 3/4-16 with a .550" thread journal. The overall length of the tang is just over 1-13/16". The groove at the top of the tang resembles those found on British Officer's fusils, and some pre-Revolutionary War era fowling guns. Build your own fli

Malleable steel, the tang may be straightened or bent cold. X-ray inspected for internal flaws. The short .500" thread depth allows a very strong thread engagement when seated to the inside shoulder. It requires flash hole liner for flint use, or a powder drum for percussion use, each sold separately. The powder chamber is .26" diameter, to permit

Malleable steel, the tang may be straightened or bent cold. X-ray inspected for internal flaws. The short .500" thread depth allows a very strong thread engagement when seated to the inside shoulder. It requires flash hole liner for flint use, or a powder drum for percussion use, each sold separately. The powder chamber is .26" diameter, to permit

Breech Plug, flint style, flared tang, 5/8-18 thread, for 13/16" or 7/8" octagon, made in the USA, milled steel. Tang is about 2-1/4" length. Cold bend the tang to to match your stock profile, after fitting this plug to your barrel. Always bend the tang before drilling the tang screw hole.

Breech Plug, flint style, flared tang, 9/16-18 thread, for 13/16" or 7/8" octagon, made in the USA, milled steel. Tang is about 2-1/4" length. Cold bend the tang to to match your stock profile, after fitting this plug to your barrel. Always bend the tang before drilling the tang screw hole.

Breech Plug, flint style, flared tang, 3/4-16 thread, for 15/16" or 1" octagon, made in the USA, milled steel. Tang is about 2-1/4" length. Cold bend the tang to to match your stock profile, after fitting this plug to your barrel. Always bend the tang before drilling the tang screw hole.

Breech Plug, flint style, flared tang, 5/8-18 thread, for 15/16" or 1" octagon, made in the USA, milled steel. Tang is about 2-1/4" length. Cold bend the tang to to match your stock profile, after fitting this plug to your barrel. Always bend the tang before drilling the tang screw hole.

Breech Plug, flint style, flared tang, 9/16-18 thread, for 15/16" or 1" octagon, made in the USA, milled steel. Tang is about 2-1/4" length. Cold bend the tang to to match your stock profile, after fitting this plug to your barrel. Always bend the tang before drilling the tang screw hole.

Breech Plug, flint style, flared tang, 3/4-16 thread, for 1-1/8" octagon, made in the USA, milled steel. Tang is about 2-1/4" length. Cold bend the tang to to match your stock profile, after fitting this plug to your barrel. Always bend the tang before drilling the tang screw hole.

This 1-1/8" Hawken plug was designed by Green River Rifle Works. The tang may be bent cold. X-ray inspected for internal flaws. The short .550" thread journal allows a strong engagement and a direct drilled ignition hole. We recommend using our Jim Bridger's Hawken lock with this plug. Pre-inlet into our Jim Bridger's Hawken stock, this is our firs

This breechplug is tapered and flared with a rounded end. Patterned from a Indian Trade Rifle by H.E. Leman this breech plug is designed to fit a 1" octagon barrel with 3/4-16 threads and is ideal for larger calibers up to .62. The tang is just under 2" in length, and has a through hole located for the tang bolt. Wax cast of malleable 8620 steel, m

This breechplug is tapered and flared with a rounded end. Patterned from a Indian Trade Rifle by H.E. Leman this breech plug is designed to fit a 15/16" octagon barrel with 5/8-18 threads and is ideal for calibers up to .54. The tang is just under 2" in length, and has a through hole located for the tang bolt. Wax cast of malleable 8620 steel, made

Our popular Kit Carson's Hawken left hand plug matches our right plug. Annealed tang may be bent cold. Made with .550" deep thread engagement, with a direct drilled ignition hole. Pre-inlet into our left hand Kit Carson's Hawken stock. Threaded 3/4-16 for 1" octagon barrel. Apply anti-seize compound to threads, before installation. We recommend Bir

This cleverly designed slant faced plug and tang by L&R Lock Co. is threaded 5/8-18 with .650" thread journal length, and .500" thread engagement for strength. The powder chamber is .315" diameter, ending in a large flash channel which is gently angled to the nipple seat. Most important, the plug and tang mating surfaces are machined flat, for a s

This cleverly designed slant faced plug and tang by L&R Lock Co. is threaded 3/4-16 with .690" thread journal length, and .500" thread engagement for strength. The powder chamber is .375" diameter, ending in a large flash channel which is gently angled to the nipple seat. Most important, the plug and tang mating surfaces are machined flat, for a s

Pre-fitted plug and tang mating surfaces are machined and finished by L&R, for a snap fit. This well made slant faced flint plug and tang is threaded 5/8-18 with .690" thread journal length and .500" thread engagement for strength. The powder chamber is drilled .375" diameter, over one inch deep, to the center of the octagon extension. The tang swe

This well made slant faced flint plug and tang is threaded 3/4-16 with .625" thread journal engagement for strength. The powder chamber is drilled .375" diameter, over one inch deep, to the center of the octagon extension. The tang sweeps up to the wood, at both rear corners. Ideally suited for use with L&R's #LOCK-LR-900 right flintlock, or #LOCK-

Our long tangs are malleable. Bend one to match your stock's profile. Tangs may be shortened, shaped, or modified to accept a tang sight. Long tangs are found on Tennessee and Southern Mountain rifles. Tang is about 6-5/8" long. Cold bend the tang to to match your stock profile, after fitting this plug to your barrel. Always bend the tang before dr

Our long tangs are malleable. Bend one to match your stock's profile. Tangs may be shortened, shaped, or modified to accept a tang sight. Long tangs are found on Tennessee and Southern Mountain rifles. Tang is about 6-5/8" long. Cold bend the tang to to match your stock profile, after fitting this plug to your barrel. Always bend the tang before dr