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OHIO STATE MILITIA Antique HARPERS FERRY Musket Civil War Conversion of the Venerable Model 1816!
Guns International #: 101330840 Seller's Inventory #: 190303
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Civil War Rifles
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1585
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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:
OHIO STATE MILITIA Antique HARPERS FERRY Musket
Civil War Conversion of the Venerable Model 1816!
Here we present an antique “OHIO” Marked Harpers Ferry US Model 1816 Musket, manufactured at the armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, circa 1820. This Model 1816 flintlock musket was converted to percussion using the Belgian Style Alteration method, more commonly known as the “Cone Type” conversion, during the Civil War period or just prior. All external lock parts were removed with the screw hole plugged, the pan ground flush with lock plate (leaving the remnants intact) and the small existing cavity in the pan filled with brass to give it a level or squared off profile along the top. The vent hole of the barrel was plugged with a nipple screwed into the threaded receptacle at the top of the barrel, set off center towards the lock side. Then, adding the distinctive military hammer.
It saw service during the Indian Wars, Mexican-American War and was even pressed into service during the Civil War in both the updated percussion and the old flintlock format. In the 1850’s, many 1816’s went through the conversion from flintlock to percussion. This one underwent the update and was utilized by Ohio’s state militia, and is marked “OHIO” on the top of the stock above the wrist and below the barrel.
The overall condition is good. This musket is virtually untouched with a thick layer of fine dust in the smooth bore. The iron parts are dark. The stock shows lots of use. The action remains functional. Here is a fantastic US musket with lots of history behind it!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 41-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .69 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#190303
SOLD
Antique: Yes