Here is an original smoothbore .69 caliber, Model 1816 musket by A. W. Waters converted from flintlock to percussion. Dated 1834 on the lockplate, this M1816 musket was one of some 20,000 muskets converted from flint to percussion at the Hewes & Phillips firm in Newark during 1861 and 1862 under contract with the State of New Jersey.

The single-shot musket, in good, strong condition, has the 2^nd type of ‘Bolster’ alteration (no bolster screw) which was the last type of conversion used through the early part of the Civil War. This alteration had the breech of the barrel removed and an entire new breech with an integral bolster screwed into the barrel. The beveled lockplate surface wears a pleasing, light gray patina and is stamped with a sharp two-line address “US / A. W. WATERS” in front of the hammer. Directly behind the hammer is a small stamping “MILLBURY / 1834.” Lockplate wears a light gray patina on the smooth surface. Hammer has a high, straight spur and wears the same patina as the rest of the iron components. A large trigger guard holds the sling swivel while the middle barrel band secures the second swivel.

Barrel has the two-piece rear sight and the pinched blade front sight integral to the upper band. Also has the bayo lug atop to muzzle area. Barrel is roughly 42” in length and is secured to the stock by three iron barrel bands and springs. Breech area free of proof marks. Mechanics are strong, very tight. Barrel wears a brown / gray patina with pin prick pitting overall. Bore is dusty with light scattered pinprick pitting overall. Butt tang stamped with “US.” Steel, button-shaped ramrod is in excellent original condition and retains the treaded tip. All screws not buggered up. Hammer screw exhibits a small letter “O” stamped on the head. The lightly cleaned, black walnut stock is in good condition overall with just few of the normal dings and dents accumulated with service and age. It does show a period crack repair behind hammer and barrel tang. No inspector cartouches.

This musket makes a nice addition to any military collection of American longarms.

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