Lot 138A
United States, early 19th century CE. This is a percussion conversion rifle with wood and iron components and leather wrappings around the stock and barrel. In the 1840s, this rifle was converted from the flintlock to the percussion firing system. The flash pan was removed and a nipple adde; the hammer was bent to strike the nipple. There is a small stamp that says "OHIO" underneath the hammer. The brass tack design on the stock may indicate Native American use; designs like these were also made by Mexicans and fur trappers. In 1840, the US Army had made the decision to change over to the superior percussion style, and, after evaulation, realized that they had roughly 600,000 muskets and rifles requiring the conversion; their weapon stock ranged from contemporary to pre-1812. Much of this work was done in the National Armories at Harper's Ferry and in Springfield, often by contractors. For example, there was a contract to a Mr Hewes and Phillips who converted (or at least submitted a bill for converting) 20,000 1816 muskets to the percussion system. Weapons like these went on to be used in conflicts in the West during the 1850s -- where they often fell into the hands of non-US Army personnel -- and during the Civil War. Size: 40" L x 4.75" W (101.6 cm x 12.1 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Galleria Eleni, Chicago
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- Condition: Expected wear, especially to stock and leather components; unable to fire due to rusting of components.
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