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Model 1814 common rifle information


United States M1814 rifle
,
A percussion converted R. Johnson made US Model 1814 rifle.
TypeMuzzle-loading rifle
Place of originUnited States
Service history
Used byUnited States
WarsSeminole Wars, American Civil War
Production history
DesignerMarine T. Wickham
Designed1814
ManufacturerGunsmiths Henry Deringer, R. Johnson
Produced1814–?
Specifications
Length49 in (1,200 mm)
Barrel length33 in (840 mm)
Width2.75 in (70 mm)
Height7 in (180 mm)

Cartridge.54 ball, black powder, paper
Caliber0.54 in (14 mm)
ActionFlintlock/percussion lock (conversion)
Rate of fire2–3 per minute
Feed systemMuzzle-loaded

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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