Antique U.s Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Percussion Conversion Musket Ca. 1826 Auction
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Antique U.S Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Percussion Conversion Musket Ca. 1826
Antique U.S Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Percussion Conversion Musket Ca. 1826
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  • Title:Antique U.S Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Percussion Conversion Musket Ca. 1826
  • Description: Antique U.S Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Percussion Conversion Musket Ca. 1826. This piece was converted to percussion Ca. 1842. Here we present an antique Springfield U.S. Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket, manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1826. This example would have started out life as a flintlock and later converted to percussion. 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.
  • Type of Piece:Musket
  • Measurements:Barrel is approx 42 inches, total length is approx 58 inches.
  • Condition:This piece is in overall great condition. Markings are clear and legible throughout. The bore is in good shape for its age. Very good stock. This piece displays some wear to the finish due to its age. Please see pictures for additional condition questions.
  • Hallmarks:“Springfield 1826” “US” “P” “I 65” “SP” “7”
  • Provenance:This item is from the estate of esteemed gun collector and author Eugene Lehman Lyon. Following retirement from Polk County Public Schools after 28 years as a teacher and administrator, Gene served as the administrator of the Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club, where he was later honored as a lifetime member. He was a two-term gubernatorial appointee to the Polk County Historical Commission, a member of the South Lakeland Kiwanis Club, member and former president of the now-defunct Lakeland Exchange Club and a 50-year Master Mason. He had a lifelong love of the shooting sports and poured himself into his hobby of firearms collection and appraisal, competitive shooting and firearms training. As an amateur historian and writer, he had many articles published in national periodicals including the American Rifleman and Susquehanna Life. He was an honorary Life Member of the Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club, served as president for two terms and was on the LRPC board of directors for more than three decades.
  • Estimated weight of piece:10 lbs
  • Shipping:This item is local pick up only. Shipping cost is not included. Item must be picked up at our location by the buyer or buyer's authorized agent. All arrangements for shipping, including preparation, packaging and loading are the responsibility of the buyer. This item may be shipped via UPS by our local UPS Store that picks up at our freight door. They charge for packing and shipping and will bill you separately.
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    Antique U.S Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Percussion Conversion Musket Ca. 1826

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