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Guns International #: 101728150
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Guns International #: 101728150
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Springfield Rifles - Antique
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Seller: van keuren
Member Since: 6/23/16
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Van Keuren
State:
Wisconsin
Zip: 53597
Country: United States
Phone:
(608) 333-6354
Active Listings: 2
Total Listings: 96
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Postal Money Order
Antique Springfield 1816 converted Musket
Description: Listed is a antique U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket, manufactured circa 1822 at the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. The M1816 was in production at Springfield (325,000) and Harpers Ferry (350,000) between 1816 to 1844 with around 675,000 muskets produced during this run. It saw service during the Mexican-American War and was even pressed into service during the Civil War in Listed is an antique Springfield U.S. Model 1816 Conversion Musket, manufactured at the armory at both the updated percussion and the old flintlock format. In the 1850’s, many 1816’s, just as this one is, went through the conversion from flintlock to the more reliable percussion system. Beginning in 1848, when more than 700,000 of all types of flintlock muskets were reported in storage, the most serviceable were converted to percussion ignition. Three types of alteration were performed. All alterations involved grinding the flash pan down and replacing the hammer. The "French Style" conversion added a drum and nipple to the flash hole. The "Belgian Style" involved plugging the vent hole with a weld and tapping a nipple directly into the barrel. This is the type of conversion that was only done at Harper's Ferry and Springfield and is sometimes referred to as an "armory conversion." The last type of conversion was used late in the renovation process, beginning about 1852, and involved adding a bolster to the breech of the barrel, so it is termed the "Bolster Style" of conversion. This Model 1816 flintlock musket has been converted to percussion using the Belgian Style Alteration method, more commonly known as the “Cone Type” conversion. All external lock parts were removed with the screw hole plugged, the pan ground flush with lock plate (leaving the remnants intact) and the small existing cavity in the pan filled with brass to give it a level or squared off profile along the top. The vent hole of the barrel was plugged with a nipple screwed into the threaded receptacle at the top of the barrel, set off center towards the lock side. Then, adding the distinctive arsenal, military hammer. The overall condition is good. Robust action. Semi-bright smooth bore. The walnut stock is solid with some minor scratches and normal use. two cartouches remnants can be seen on the left stock. Bore is good for its age with minor pitting. Action is solid and works great. Comes with what I believe is the original ramrod. A great piece of American history! SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101728150
Guns International #: 101728150