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THBID'd Model 1816 Springfield Percussion Conversion Musket
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
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- Lot Description
.69 caliber, 42" round barrel. Arsenal alteration to percussion of a US M-1816 Type III musket, produced at Springfield Armory in 1839. Lock marked with an [eagle]/US forward of the hammer and in three lines SPRING/FIELD/1839 to the rear of the lock. The matching date is on the breech plug tang. The usual Springfield proof marks are present at the breech. Two crisp acceptance cartouches are present on the flat, opposite the lock as well as a final inspection cartouche in the toe line behind the trigger guard. Both sling swivels are present and a correct iron ramrod that is about 10" short of full length. The name John Cundliff is lightly carved in script on both sides of the buttstock.
Research reveals that a John M. Cundliff was 30 years old when he enlisted as a private in Company D of the 13th Ohio Infantry, serving from April 17th 1861, through June 25, 1862. During this time the regiment saw combat in several battles, most notably at Shiloh. A binder of information about Cundliff and the 13th OH accompanies the gun, as well as a letter of authenticity from noted Civil War dealer and appraiser Rafael Eledge of Shiloh Relics.
Good overall, with a thick, uncleaned brown patina on the barrel and iron furniture, with some surface scale, scattered light to moderate pitting, which is most severe around the breech and bolster area. Mechanically functional, fair bore. Stock rates about fine and is very crisp with very nice cartouches. A very nice, untouched gun with a strong Ohio identification and authentication letter from one of the top people in the field.Condition
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