Guns International #: 100678234
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Guns International #: 100678234
Category - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
- Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: James Carr's Antique Guns and Collectibles
Member Since: 3/8/15
First Name: James
Last Name: Carr
State:
Colorado
Zip: 81403
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 431-3159
Active Listings: 20
Total Listings: 127
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Zelle, money orders or checks with cleared funds
Good Condition Type III Model 1816 .69 Caliber 3-band Musket
Description: The US Model 1816 musket, the last flintlock martial arm to be produced for the U.S. Army, had a colorful history spanning over 50 years and two major armed conflicts. It had the highest production of any U.S. issued flintlock musket, attesting to its craftsmanship and reliability. It was produced at both the Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories in approximately equal amounts. Between 1816 and 1844 the musket design was enhanced from a “Type I” to a “Type II” and finally to a “Type II”. This particular Type III example has a lockplate showing manufacture at the Springfield Armory in 1826. The musket is in overall good condition, and is all original and complete, including ramrod. The flintlock system appears to be original and not a modern attempt to restore it from percussion conversion. All metal is in original uncleaned armory bright without pitting or other damage. The walnut furniture is solid, still with good original military finish, but does have some dings on both sides of the stock and the left upper forearm, and the left lock flat has two surface cracks at the rear screw head, all as shown in the accompanying pictures. The bore is decent. Lock action is good. Eagle, dating and armory stamps on the lock plate are crisp, as is the “U.S.” on the butt plate. There are “s” stamps on the barrel bands, stamps on top and bottom of barrel, and elsewhere with varying clarity. Maker stamps on the reverse lock flat and on the wood at the rear of the trigger guard are clear. The inside of the lock also has numerous clear stamps. Packing and shipping to anywhere in the Continental USA by UPS ground will cost $50 in addition to the purchase price. I do not accept payment by credit cards or Pay Pal. Please Note: I am just an old guy who collected guns, parts and civil war memorabilia for many years who is liquidating his collection. I do not make my living buying and selling guns. My comments on any particular gun being sold are based on my knowledge as a collector, my examination of the gun, my research, and my comparison with other similar guns. I do not purport to be the second coming of Norm Flayderman, and recognize that there is always something to learn in connection with antique guns (although others I encounter seem to think they know everything). The pictures I post are intended to give you what you need to make a fair assessment of the item being sold. Please study these closely. If you find there is some detail that is unclear, let me know and I will get you that detail if it exists. Finally and most importantly, be clear that the guns I am selling are being sold as collectibles and nothing more. I can tell you from years of competing with the NSSA as a black powder shooter, the shooting of antique guns is an activity that is totally different from modern shooting. The metallurgy of antique barrels and breach plugs can only sustain a certain amount of velocity, and may be impaired after 150 years or so of deterioration or abuse. Assuming a capable gunsmith has pronounced an antique gun safe to fire, only true black powder can be used, and then only in appropriate amounts. People who want to have the historical connection of firing an antique gun without the knowledge, experience or supervision to properly do so can wind up maiming or killing themselves. Please don’t do that. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: Model 1816 3-band Musket Caliber Info: .69 |
Guns International #: 100678234
Guns International #: 100678234