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Very Fine Condition Type III Model 1816 Harpers Ferry .69 Caliber 3-band Smoothbore Musket
Guns International #: 101577971 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: James Carr's Antique Guns and Collectibles
Member Since: 3/8/15
First Name: James
Last Name: Carr
State: Colorado
Zip: 81403
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 431-3159
Number of Active Listings: 20
Total Number of Listings: 127
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, money orders or checks with cleared funds
Description:
Very Fine Condition Type III Model 1816 Harpers Ferry .69 Caliber 3-band Smoothbore Musket:
The US Model 1816 musket, the last flintlock martial arm to be produced for the U.S. Army, had a colorful history spanning over 50 years and two major armed conflicts. It had the highest production of any U.S. issued flintlock musket, attesting to its craftsmanship and reliability. It was produced at both the Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories in approximately equal amounts. Between 1816 and 1844 the musket design was enhanced from a “Type I” to a “Type II” and finally to a “Type II”. This particular Type III example started life as a flintlock, with its lock plate showing its manufacture at the Harpers Ferry Armory in 1838. Sometime in the mid or late 1850’s it was “modernized” by installing a new breech with an integrated bolster and cleanout screw, then retooling the lock mechanism to a percussion lock and hammer.
The musket is in overall very fine condition and is all original and complete, including ramrod. All metal is in original uncleaned armory bright without pitting or other damage. The walnut stock is solid and shows good condition original military finish with some minor handling dings and a shallow carved “H” on the left side. The bore is bright and good. The stamps on the metal are crisp, including: eagle, 1838 dating and armory stamps on the lock plate; “U.S.” on the butt plate; “s” on the barrel bands, and “6” assembly stamps on most components, including screws and band springs. Multiple maker stamps are also found on the lock inlet, reverse lock flat, and tang/wrist area of the wood. The 1850’s percussion conversion would have naturally removed further 1838 stampings on the tang and breach portion for which a new lock set was substituted. Both the underside of the barrel and new breach are stamped with a conversion number of “87”, and there is an adjacent similar struck stamp of “I”. This indicates the conversion was likely done by a member of the Innes family (Charles, Gregory or William), all of whom were armorers working on guns throughout the 1850’s in Harpers Ferry. (Ref: p.66, The Southern Arsenal, Hartzel and Whisker, 1996).
Price: $1,600,, which includes the cost of shipping to recipient in continental US.
Terms of Sale:
1. I only sell and ship to purchasers within the continental USA, and do not accept credit cards, pay pal or other payment pathways. I only take payment by USPS money order,
2. This gun meets the definition of a pre-1898 “antique” under the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, and accordingly, may be shipped directly to a purchaser without the requirement of passing through an FFL. However, if a purchaser’s state, county, or city requires a permit for purchase, the purchaser must comply and copy documentation of compliance with payment. No firearms are sold to minors (as “minor” is defined by the law of the recipient’s state). I will need a copy of a driver’s license to confirm this for my C&R FFL License records. The item will be shipped by UPS ground service, with adult signature required on delivery, The costs of this shipping is included in the purchase price.
3. This firearm is sold as a collector's item only. The seller assumes no liability, express or implied, as to the shooting capacity, safety or accuracy of the item listed for sale. Any gun, whether antique or modern, should properly be examined and approved for firing by a capable gunsmith. But please also note: Those who are not experienced in the metallurgy of antique gun barrels, the necessity of using only particular grades of black powder in appropriate amounts when shooting, and the necessity of following safe loading and firing practices which are unique to black powder weapons, can cause serious injury and death to themselves or others if attempting to fire one of these guns.
4. A three-day right of inspection will apply to any gun sold, consistent with the standard terms detailed for buyers and sellers by Guns International.
5. The seller is just an old guy liquidating his collection and is neither a gun dealer or purports to be an “expert” in firearms. Any comments concerning the subject item for sale are matters based upon my personal observation, research and past experience with antique firearms. The pictures provided are intended to inform on the items elements and conditions. If it leaves any questions, please advise and I will endeavor to answer.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes