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Antique US SPRINGFIELD Model 1816 .69 Caliber Smoothbore CONVERSION MUSKET HEWES & PHILLIPS “Bolster” Conversion in 1863
Guns International #: 102189366 Seller's Inventory #: 217316
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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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
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Description:
Antique US SPRINGFIELD Model 1816 .69 Caliber Smoothbore CONVERSION MUSKET
HEWES & PHILLIPS “Bolster” Conversion in 1863
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket, manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts, circa 1827 and was converted to the “Bolster” style” conversion to percussion by Hewes and Phillips circa 1863.
While many M1816 flintlock muskets saw conversion to percussion in the Civil War period, almost no other saw the level of update this musket received. The flash pan and frizzen were removed from the lock and all the holes filled and ground down flush with the face. You will notice that the markings were also slightly effaced in the process. A very large bolster was welded to the barrel and a percussion nipple threaded in. A percussion hammer that is unique to this model was installed. This one kept the smooth bore, though others were rifled. A new front barrel band replaced the old so that there was a good front sight for the rifle and a mutli-leaf sight was installed at the rear. A bayonet lug was installed on the top near the muzzle.
Hewes and Phillips began their business in the manufacture of steam engines in New York City in 1845 and transferred to Newark, New Jersey, the following year. After two more moves the company was settled in its Civil War location at the foot of Orange Street, facing the Passaic River. Here the muskets were converted, and some 400 hands were employed. These are known dated 1861. The musket work was done concurrently with that of producing motive steam machinery for the Federal Navy.
The overall condition is near fine. Excellent action. The bore is in good shape for its age. Nice stock with cartouche remnants on the left wrist. “1827” dated lock. “US” marked bayonet, lock, and butt plate tang. Both the leather sling and reproduction bayonet are in good shape.
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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$2650
#217316
SOLD
Antique: Yes