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Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. Model 1816 MUSKET
Guns International #: 101495917 Seller's Inventory #: 7046
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29962
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. Model 1816 MUSKET
Original Flintlock to Percussion
Here we present an antique Harpers Ferry Armory US Model 1816 Percussion Musket, manufactured at the armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia circa 1839. The M1816 was in production at Springfield (325,000) and Harpers Ferry (350,000) between 1816 to 1844 with around 675,000 muskets produced during this run. It saw service during the 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 firing system, as was this one with the lock dated "1855" with the "55" stamped over the original lock date of “1839”. This type of conversion entailed replacing the breech with one with an integral bolster. This was a more refined method of conversion done on contract by a firm Hewes & Phillips of Newark, New Jersey. This one bears a good inspector cartouche on the left side of the stock. The bottom of the stock is marked “JOS” inside a cartouche with the initials “WBY”. Initials “NT” on the trigger guard.
The overall condition is very good. The metal surface are dark with age. The markings are clear and legible. The walnut stock shows the wear and use that you would expect from a nearly 180-year-old musket. It remains solid. The bore is smooth and dark. The action is excellent, strong and crisp. A very interesting musket updated just in time for the American Civil War!
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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$1800
#7046
SOLD
Antique: Yes