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Nice CIVIL WAR Conversion of a Waters M1816 MUSKET
Guns International #: 101077757 Seller's Inventory #: 6437
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Nice CIVIL WAR Conversion of a Waters M1816 MUSKET
U.S. Contract Musket Dated 1826
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1816 Infantry Musket, made by Asa Waters in Millbury, Massachusetts in 1826. The War of 1812 revealed many weaknesses in American muskets. In an attempt to improve both the design and manufacture of the musket, the Model 1812 musket was created. The Model 1816 made further improvements, and replaced the Model 1812. The M1816 was a smoothbore, muzzle loading weapon which used a .69 caliber musket ball. Production of the M1816 was carried out by both major U.S. armories and many various contractors from 1816 to 1844. It saw service during the Mexican-American War and was even pressed into service during the Civil War, due to the shortage of guns. In the 1850’s, many 1816’s went through the conversion from flintlock to percussion, as is the case with this smoothbore. These were some of the most abundant weapons available to both sides, being in the hands of state militias, in the first days of the American Civil War. This musket is symbolic for the westward expansion of the country throughout the first half of the 19th century. The 1816 Springfield saw service in the Texan Revolution including the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. After the independence of Texas, the 1816 musket was chosen as the first standard musket of the Texan army in 1839.
The back of the lock is marked “MILLBURY/1826”. The left side of the stock has inspectors’ initials “ET” for Elisha Toby and “JH” for Joseph Hannis. Small “RG” is located behind the trigger guard.
The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces are semi-bright under a light coat of oil. The bore is smooth and clean with some shine to it. The stock is in great shape, smooth and solid. The action on this musket is strong. Here is a great musket that experienced a lot of important American history during its service life!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 42 inches.
Caliber: .69 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1975
#6437
SOLD
Antique: Yes