M1855 Remington Conversion

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Here's a great example of a M1855 Remington conversion of the M1816. These muskets were originally built as flintlocks until Remington was given a contract by the US government to convert 20,000 M1816 flintlock muskets to percussion using newly made Maynard tape primer percussion locks and bolstered patent breeches. Remington began the work in 1856 and completed the contract in 1858.

This particular Remington conversion is a nice representative of the Remington M1855. It is all original and in excellent condition.

The stock is in great shape with no cracks, splits or rotten spots. Original inspector's cartouches are present and legible.

The lock is fully functional and complete. The markings on the lock are very legible with an even "chocolate brown" patina.

The barrel is full length and in good condition. The bore is rifled with no provision for a rear sight; meaning this musket was likely converted toward the end of Remington's production run. The bore is good nice rifling and some minor scattered rust and pitting throughout..

The furniture is in good condition and matches the rest of the musket. The ram rod is original and has been "cupped" for a minie ball; as is correct for a rifled conversion.

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