{"product_id":"u-s-model-1816-1836-type-iii-percussion-conversion-rifle-musket-harper-s-ferry-civil-war-era","title":"U.S. Model 1816\/1836 Type III Percussion Conversion Rifle-Musket – Harper’s Ferry – Civil War Era","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Model 1816\/1836 Type III percussion conversion musket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarper’s Ferry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, representing an important transitional firearm from the flintlock era into the percussion system used during the Civil War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese muskets began life as flintlocks and were later \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earsenal-converted to percussion ignition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with many also rifled for improved accuracy prior to or during the Civil War. This makes them highly collectible as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrue “in-service” conversion pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfiguration \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.69 caliber percussion rifle-musket (converted from flintlock)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarper’s Ferry marked lockplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. martial inspection marks present (visible VP\/eagle proofs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron furniture with correct military configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-length stock with ramrod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest, untouched antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged patina, oxidation, and handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e consistent with service use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood stock is solid with typical dings, wear, and age-related marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock functions properly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete and correct example of a U.S. arsenal conversion musket\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These conversions saw use in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-Civil War period and early war years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued to troops when newer arms were in short supply. A great representation of early-war U.S. military arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902741745741,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/F038CFA8-260E-421E-9CFA-3624670B9AC3.jpg?v=1776890297","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/u-s-model-1816-1836-type-iii-percussion-conversion-rifle-musket-harper-s-ferry-civil-war-era","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}