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Item No.:	10507	Price :	$1,295.00
Item :	H&P U.S. Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket, .69 Caliber

Description :

This is a contracted percussion conversion of a U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket done by Hewes & Phillips of Newark, New Jersey. This musket was originally built by M.T. Wickham of Philadelphia, PA. Converted muskets of this type were used in large numbers by both sides during the Civil War. With thousands of flintlock muskets sitting in arsenals, the government began converting them to percussion in 1847. With the outbreak of war, the conversion programs swung into full gear. Both government arsenals and private contractors converted muskets in large numbers. As late as Gettysburg in 1863, over 60% of the arms on the field were large caliber smooth bore muskets. This musket is a 1st Type Bolster conversion, distinguished by its new bolster breech with a clean out screw. These muskets were also rifled and given rear sights. This musket is in very good condition. It has been lightly cleaned to armory bright. The metal now has a fine sprinkling of brown patina over most of its exposed surface. The rear sight shows some pitting. The mechanics are excellent. The bore has some pitting but is actually pretty good. The rifling is strongly visible along the bore's length. The stock is fine with a few small dings and scratches from use. There is a visible cartouche on the left flat of the stock. This is a great example of a true Civil War musket. Stock no. 31001

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