December 16, 17, & 18, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
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Approximately 300 of these guns were converted to percussion in 1851, with the majority having been Whitney made guns who is believed to have done the conversion. This particular example was made by Springfield in 1817 and has matching dates on the lock and barrel tang. Thinned buttstock with large brass buttplate. There is a rack number of "57" on the top of the buttplate tang. 39" barrel. Appropriate length ram rod. Spring fastened bands. Missing the front band spring. These were known for a long time as "Sea Fencible" and "Coastal Artillery" muskets, however that has since been found to be incorrect. The actual purpose for the conversion with large brass buttplate is unknown. CONDITION: Gun retains a pleasing patina overall with some pitting, most noticeably in the breech area. Markings are clear. Wood is very good with dings and handling marks, repaired section just forward of the lock. Buttplate has a pleasing dark patina to it with numerous small dings. Fine mechanical function. GR
Name
Value
Barrel Length
39"
Caliber/Bore
.69 Percussion
FFL Status
Antique
Manufacturer
Springfield
Model
1816 Conversion
Serial Number
NSN
Bidding
Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $750.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $1,080.00
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Number Bids: 5
Auction closed on Friday, December 18, 2020.
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