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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MILITIA MUSKET Model 1816 MUSKET Antique Philadelphia Militia; Converted by Andrew Wurfflein
Guns International #: 102638514 Seller's Inventory #: 233562
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Remington Rifles - Antique
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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:
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MILITIA MUSKET Model 1816 MUSKET Antique
Philadelphia Militia; Converted by Andrew Wurfflein
Here we present an antique Remington-Frankford Arsenal Maynard Conversion of a U.S. Model 1816 Musket. This example is marked “CITY OF PHILADA” and “A. WURFFLEIN” on the breech, indicating that Andrew Wurfflein of Philadelphia did the Bolster Conversion. He did these circa 1852. His conversion involved cutting out the old breech and vent and joining a new breech with a large nipple bolster. The lock was replaced with one including the Maynard tape primer.
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. Heavily weathered exterior. The action is excellent. The bore is smooth and dim. The stock is solid and showing use.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 41-1/4 inches.
Caliber: .69 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#233562
Price: $233,562.00
Antique: Yes