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CONFEDERATE SPRINGFIELD Model 1816 “BRAZED BOLSTER” Conversion MUSKET c1818 Civil War Period Update of a Flintlock Musket
Guns International #: 102385717 Seller's Inventory #: 217025
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Civil War Rifles
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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
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Number of Active Listings: 1466
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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:
CONFEDERATE SPRINGFIELD Model 1816 “BRAZED BOLSTER” Conversion MUSKET c1818
Civil War Period Update of a Flintlock Musket
Here we present an antique Springfield U.S. Model 1816 Musket, manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts circa 1818. This exact musket is shown and discussed in U.S. Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. 3 page 105 by George Moller in relation to brazed bolster conversions of the Confederate states, and is noted as “believed to have been altered by Daniel C. Hodgkins for the state of Georgia.” This was a more refined method by which to update obsolete flintlock arms. It entailed deleting the flash pan and frizzen hardware from the exterior of the lock, replacing the flintlock jaws with a hammer, and installing a nipple bolster at the old vent. Moller notes that this was preferable to the cone-in-barrel alterations as well as low cost.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is clear and remains in good shape for its age. Solid stock contains an average amount of wear (minor dents and dings). “US” is marked on the butt plate tang and lock. “1818” dated lock. “SM Co.” is marked on the left barrel flat. Large initials “LG” are carved into the butt stock. The leather sling and bayonet are in nice shape. 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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$3125
#217025
SOLD
Antique: Yes