VERY NICE MODEL 1812 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET ALTERED TO PERCUSSION

$1,500.00

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Item Code: 193-62

This Model 1812 Springfield .69 caliber smoothbore was altered from flintlock to percussion by way of a replaced breech and bolster.

The musket has a 42” barrel secured with three barrel-bands that in turn are held in place with iron band springs. Bore is bright and clean. Barrel has no rear sight as normal and a small, blade-shaped, brass front sight mounted on the upper barrel band. Small bayonet lug mounted on top of barrel at muzzle. One inch of the original breech was cut off and replaced with a percussion system including the bolster, percussion nipple, and cleanout screw. The replaced barrel breech tang is stamped with an “1857” date. Barrel surface is mostly smooth with dark brown tone. A small “50” is stamped atop the barrel and is a mating number from the conversion process; the same “50” number is written in red pencil on the stock under the barrel.

The early style of lock plate is marked between the hammer and bolster with “US” (in script) over an eagle motif, under which is “SPRINGFIELD”. Behind the rounded, high spur hammer is the date “1814”. The number “50” is again stamped on the top flat of the lock plate ahead of the bolster.

Original “button head” ramrod remains in good condition with threaded end. Both sling swivels are missing. Butt plate is marked with “1815” date on the tang. All gun metal is in good condition with matching tone and surface texture.

The Black Walnut stock has original color and finish. Minor scuffs and scratches to the wood from age and use. Visible on the underside of the butt stock just behind the trigger guard backstrap are stamped initials “ST”, possibly the stock maker, and an oval cartouche.  The edges of the raised “flats” on either side of the breech remain strong. A script “US” cartouche remains on the left flat. Other small numbers are found stamped on the stock. Three sets of initials are carved into the stock.

A great early Springfield conversion musket!  [jet][ph:L]

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