Hello gents, first post but long time collector. Recently acquired a Maynard TP US 1816 Type one, “third class” cartouched with the “short comb” which places it in the 1818-1819 manufacturing period according to “Springfield Armory Infantry Muskets” by author Kent W Johns.
It’s rifled but has no rear sight and the Remington “high spur” hammer has an unusual casting “cup” where it fits over the cone. I’ve seen a few of these modifications but don’t have any documentation as to WHY it was cast that way. One photo is of a normal high spur hammer with flat surface and beveled cutting edge. Thoughts?
It’s rifled but has no rear sight and the Remington “high spur” hammer has an unusual casting “cup” where it fits over the cone. I’ve seen a few of these modifications but don’t have any documentation as to WHY it was cast that way. One photo is of a normal high spur hammer with flat surface and beveled cutting edge. Thoughts?