Harper's Ferry flintlock pistol
| Harper's Ferry flintlock pistol | |
|---|---|
| Type | Flintlock pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1803–1865 |
| Used by | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Wars | War of 1812 Seminole Wars Texan Revolution Mexican–American War American Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Harper's Ferry Armory |
| No. built | 4,200 |
| Variants | Model 1805, Model 1806, Model 1807, Model 1808 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | Paper cartridge |
| Caliber | .54 |
| Action | Flintlock |
| Rate of fire | User dependent |
| Feed system | Muzzle-loaded |
The Harper's Ferry Model 1805 U.S. martial flintlock pistol manufactured at the Harpers Ferry Armory in Virginia (now West Virginia) was the first pistol manufactured by an American national armory. It was the standard handgun of the U.S. Dragoons during the War of 1812.