 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
WAR of 1812 Antique U.S. HARPERS FERRY ARMORY Model 1795 Conversion MUSKET 1810 Dated with LEMAN ALTERATION
Guns International #: 102140148 Seller's Inventory #: 217310
Category: Harpers Ferry Rifles - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
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: 1609
Total Number of Listings: 30540
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
WAR of 1812 Antique U.S. HARPERS FERRY ARMORY Model 1795 Conversion MUSKET
1810 Dated with LEMAN ALTERATION
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Percussion Conversion Musket, manufactured circa 1810 at the Harpers Ferry Armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. The Model 1795 was a smooth bore, flintlock based musket and the first weapon system to be produced within the United States. It was designed very closely patterning the French “Charleville” Flintlock Musket that was used to by the colonists against the British during the American Revolutionary War. Muskets made at Harpers Ferry proceeded along with their own evolutional development and were different from those longarms made at the Springfield Armory.
This example received the Leman Alteration process of cutting the breech and screwing in a new breech with tang, nipple, and bolster with a clean out screw. Leman altered a total of 7,993 longarms for the Federal Government and an additional 17,574 muskets and 3,826 rifles for the State of Pennsylvania.
Springfield Armory produced 80,000 of these muskets, with Harpers Ferry responsible for another 70,000. Production of this musket ran from 1795 through 1818. It wasn’t until the Model 1816 that Springfield and Harpers Ferry made muskets that had interchangeable parts. The Model 1795 found her way into some several important American conflicts of the time, including the War of 1812 between the United States and the British Empire, the Mexican-American War, and even the Civil War. The 1795 would also be taken along by members of the American expedition led by Lewis and Clark from 1803 to 1806. Use of the 1795 was recorded as late as 1865 for the southern Confederate forces who were still fielding her late in the Civil War.
The overall condition is very good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape, remains clear and is nicely rifled. Solid stock with expected wear (minor dents and dings). The right side of the buttstock contains interesting hand carved designs and some initials. “1810” dated lock.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 43-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .69 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$2895
#217310
SOLD
Antique: Yes