REMINGTON CONVERSION M1816 MUSKET - 1857

REMINGTON CONVERSION M1816 MUSKET - 1857

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Item Code: 2025-2517

This heavy, full-stock, percussion, .69 caliber, musket was originally a Model 1816 flintlock, smoothbore musket. It was altered to percussion ignition. A new Remington Arms Company Maynard-style primer lock replaced the original flint lock and a patent breech with bolster, nipple, and clean-out screw replaced the original breech. The Frankfort Arsenal made these alterations between 1856 to 1859.

In 1861 the City of Philadelphia purchased 3,400 muskets and rifles for the Philadelphia Home Guard.

This .69 caliber musket measures approximately 57.5” long overall and has a 42” long round barrel. The patent breech has replaced the last inch of the original barrel and is stamped “1857” on the tang, along with “”I F / 25”.

All gun metal parts are semi-bright. Darker peppering is scattered here and there. Furniture is iron including the “US” marked butt plate, trigger guard, swivels, ramrod, and barrel bands. Ramrod is the old button-head type.  Bore exhibits strong rifling.

Lock plate has the four-line maker’s mark “REMINGTON’S / ILION N.Y. / 1857 / U.S.” behind the hammer. All hammer/trigger mechanics are strong. The internal Maynard parts are all complete and operational.

Musket has a one-piece stock of dark walnut. Stock has great depth of color and original finish. Wood remains in very good condition with no cracks and only the usual small dings. Two lightly stamped cartouches are on the left side flat.

A nice, collectible, and displayable transition weapon.  [sr][ph:L]

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