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U.S. Model 1816 Percussion-Converted Musket by Springfield Armory
Guns International #: 101687768 Seller's Inventory #: U.S. Model 1816 Springfield Armory
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: HOME TOWN GUNS
Company: HOME TOWN GUNS
Member Since: 3/28/07
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 658-2843
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 330
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDERS
Description:
A well used Civil War era model 1816 converted to percussion and of .69 cal., 42'' barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces of this Type III musket are toning to a brown patina with light to moderate oxidation and pitting throughout. Conversion was done utilizing the arsenal cone-in-barrel/Belgian alteration leaving only part of the brass pan remaining which has aged to a mellow ochre patina. The lockplate is properly marked with the remnants of a ''(Federal Eagle) / US'' ahead of the hammer and ''SPRING / FIELD / 1838'' to the rear, the breech tang bears the remnants of ''1838'' and the buttplate tang is stamped with a softened ''US''. The smooth black walnut straight grip stock rates good to perhaps very good with a flexing chip at the toe and multiple cracks and handling marks commensurate with military service and likely retirement over a fireplace. The stock features the remnants of two inspectors' cartouches with one on the left flat and the other behind the triggerguard tang where a softened ''J.B.S.'' inspection mark also remains visible. The rear band , sling swivel are no longer present, a steel trumpet-head ramrod is in place below the barrel and the action remains crisp if not strong. Percussion-converted Model 1816 muskets were issued in large numbers to Union soldiers in the early years of the Civil War. When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith before shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost. We don’t have a web site .I prefer money orders or a check. Item ships when funds come in. I try to keep guns affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of older guns If you attempt to buy, you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed. Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. I’m easy to get along with. Thank You
Price: $595.00
Antique: Yes