Assembling a M1855

[Sfpd2010]

Was wondering if anyone had any experience assembling a M1855 from parts? I'm in the very early stages of seeing the feasibly of doing so. S&S Firearms, Lodgewood, Grandpa's gun parts, Comer's Gunworks, Dixie gun works, the small parts are readily available. Looks like Barrel, Stock and Lockplate are going to give me the biggest headache. I can source them, but they look to be single (Whitacare for a barrel, Dunlap for the stock)or limited sources and priced accordingly. I know the price is going to be comparable to a ready made reproduction, but I like the idea of assembling one myself.

Just wondering if anyone had gone this route and what their experience was like. Also wondering if there are other vendors out there for parts. Thank you in advance.

 

[Story]

Was wondering if anyone had any experience assembling a M1855 from parts? Thank you in advance.

1) Parts http://therifleshoppe.com/catalog_pages/us_arms/(695_A).htm
Wait times there can be lengthy

2) Have you looked at old threads on

The Muzzleloading Forum

Muzzleloading Forum discussion community & muzzleloading/reenactors for sale classifieds. Muzzle loading forums for reenactors, mountain men, French & Indian War, Civil War reenactors.

www.muzzleloadingforum.com

and

North-South Skirmish Association

The N-SSA promotes the shooting of Civil War firearms and artillery and encourages the preservation and display of Civil War materials. The N-SSA works to accomplish these goals by conducting skirmishes; competitive, live firing of these Civil War firearms and artillery.

www.n-ssa.net

 

[Trooper "D"]

Was wondering if anyone had any experience assembling a M1855 from parts? I'm in the very early stages of seeing the feasibly of doing so. S&S Firearms, Lodgewood, Grandpa's gun parts, Comer's Gunworks, Dixie gun works, the small parts are readily available. Looks like Barrel, Stock and Lockplate are going to give me the biggest headache. I can source them, but they look to be single (Whitacare for a barrel, Dunlap for the stock)or limited sources and priced accordingly. I know the price is going to be comparable to a ready made reproduction, but I like the idea of assembling one myself.

Just wondering if anyone had gone this route and what their experience was like. Also wondering if there are other vendors out there for parts. Thank you in advance.

Sounds fun. Rifle or musket? I dint know of an 1855 carbine but I don't know everything.

 

[Dan Kohli]

Sounds fun. Rifle or musket? I dint know of an 1855 carbine but I don't know everything.

The closest thing to a 1855 carbine that I'm aware of is the m1855 pistol carbine