rapco
Cadet
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2016
Bought it at an auction a few weeks ago for $65 as a wall hanger. Had its 1850's US percussion conversion. Nice Eagle and US, Springfield & date is worn, may be 1820's date. US on buttplate, Eagle head & P on breach are worn. Wood has cracks but 1 cartouche that is barely visible. Strange hammer screw but correct hammer for the conversion. Pulled about 6" of rolled, compacted paper & cardboard from the breech, no lead. someone really wanted to "demil" it.
Not sure what I'm going to do with it, thought it would be fun to show & tell.
Not sure what I'm going to do with it, thought it would be fun to show & tell.