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Category - Harpers Ferry Rifles - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

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Harpers Ferry Rifles
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

1828 Date Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. M1816 FLINTLOCK Musket BAYONET & SLING United States Armory Produced MUSKET w/CARTOUCHE

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1828 Date Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. M1816 FLINTLOCK Musket BAYONET & SLING

United States Armory Produced MUSKET w/CARTOUCHE

Here we present an antique Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket, manufactured at the Harpers Ferry Arsenal circa 1828. The town of Harpers Ferry is nestled into a valley at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Originally located in Virginia, Harpers Ferry became part of the new state of West Virginia in the middle of the Civil War in 1863. The Model 1816 was manufactured at the U.S. Armory there between 1816 and 1844 with over 350,000 produced during that period. The Type I musket was manufactured between 1816 and 1822. The Type II was made between 1822 and 1836, while the Type III was made between 1836 and 1844. This model was used by Texans during the Mexican-American War. During this conflict, the flintlock version of the Model 1816 was preferred by U.S. regular forces, due to percussion cap supply concerns. This model was also used during the early years of the American Civil War.

The Model 1816 musket, developed to address weaknesses revealed during the War of 1812, was a smoothbore, .69 caliber muzzleloader produced mainly at Springfield and Harpers Ferry from 1816 to 1844. It served in the Mexican-American War, and was used during the Civil War due to shortages, many were later converted from flintlock to percussion. These muskets were widely used by militias and played a significant role in westward expansion, including the Texas Revolution, where it was the first standard musket of the Texan army after Texas gained independence.

The tail of the lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1828”. The top of the barrel bears the view and proof marks “V/P” and an Eagle’s Head.

The overall condition is very good. This example is refinished. Modern brown patina. The stock is re-varnished with little wear and remains solid. The action is very robust. The smoothbore retains some shine. Good sling and bayonet. Legible markings. Cartouche stamps on the left flat.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 42 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes

Price: $2,750.00
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