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Antique US REMINGTON/FRANKFORD Arsenal MAYNARD M1816/1856 MUSKET Conversion Pre-CIVIL WAR Tape Primer Upgrade
Guns International #: 102602562 Seller's Inventory #: 217020
Category: Maynard Rifles - 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
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
Antique US REMINGTON/FRANKFORD Arsenal MAYNARD M1816/1856 MUSKET Conversion
Pre-CIVIL WAR Tape Primer Upgrade
Here we present an antique Remington/Frankford Arsenal Maynard Primer Conversion of a U.S. Model 1816 Musket, performed by Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1856-57. The Model 1816 Flintlock Musket was the largest production of U.S. flintlock muskets, with over 700,000 made between Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories, and many thousands more made by 16 different contractors. By the late 1850s, many of these arms were being updated using various percussion systems, most receiving the typical cap fired conversions.
However, other conversions were also being tested, and Remington was contracted to make 20,000 Maynard Tape Priming locks in 1856. Instead of the small fulminate filled metal caps, Maynard Tape was a roll of paper that was impregnated in spots with fulminate. The primary advantage was that the soldier did not have to fumble with tiny caps, because a small wheel inside the lock dispensed primers from the paper roll. This was the system adopted for the Model 1855, and it made sense to update still serviceable flintlocks using this method. However, only about 20,000 of these conversions were done, and the U.S. government eventually chose to go with the cap system when they produced the Model 1861 and 1863 for service during the American Civil War. Most of these various conversions undoubtedly saw combat due to weapons shortages on both sides.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is good for its age. Solid stock contains an average amount of handling/storage wear with a visible cartouche on the left wrist and “HH” is hand carved into the right buttstock. “1857” dated lock. Clear markings. This includes a primer tape roll and a bayonet.
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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$2345
#217020
SOLD
Antique: Yes