CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MILITIA MUSKET HARPERS FERRY Model 1816 MUSKET Antique Conversion by Andrew Wurfflein

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MILITIA MUSKET HARPERS FERRY Model 1816 MUSKET Antique

Conversion by Andrew Wurfflein

Here we present an antique Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1816 Musket, manufactured in Harpers Ferry, Virginia circa 1831. This example is marked “CITY OF PHILADA” and “A. WURFFLEIN” on the breech, indicating that Andrew Wurfflein of Philadelphia did the Bolster Conversion. He did these circa 1852. His conversion involved cutting out the old breech and vent and joining a new breech with a large nipple bolster. The lock still shows the remnants of the old brass flash pan. Frizzen hardware was removed and the holes filled and filed down flush. The original Harpers Ferry markings remain.

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. Additionally, more than a dozen contractors also made Model 1816 Muskets during its production years, adding more than 146,000 muskets for a grand total of 821,421 Model 1816 Muskets produced. It saw service during the Mexican-American War and was even pressed into service during the Civil War in both the updated percussion and the old flintlock format.

The overall condition is good+. Nice original patina. The action is excellent. The bore is smooth and patinated. The walnut stock shows a bit missing from in front of the left stock flat and there is a short, unmoving crack from the bottom of the side plate to the trigger guard; otherwise the stock shows use and remains solid.

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

Barrel is 42 inches.

Caliber: .69 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2400
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