Back-Action Lock with Maynard Tape System. This drawing exhibits a breech-block mechanism similar in appearance to that found on a Sharps rifle. Year: 1850. Image Credit: Smithsonian Neg. No. 91-10706; Harpers Ferry NHP Cat. No. 13639.

Harpers Ferry NHP Catalog No. burt-05. You may purchase duplicate copies of this image from the Harpers Ferry Historical Association. Please call 304-535-6881 for more information, or email the Harpers Ferry Historical Association.