Original U.S. Model 1816 Springfield Conversion Musket Type II - Dated 1827 and 1862 Century the two militia battalions were

the two militia battalions were merged to form the 3rd (Special Reserve) Battalion and the 1st and 2nd VBs were merged to form the 4th Battalion Territorial Force

for use with standard U

this is almost certainly a final opportunity to add an original MP 38 to your collection

and quick reloading

Stock is in very good condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age with much original finish remaining

Original U.S. Model 1816 Springfield Conversion Musket Type II - Dated 1827 and 1862 Century the two militia battalions wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This 1816 musket was converted to percussion in 1862 by Hewes & Phillips of Newark, New Jersey under contract for the U. S. government. Total conversions done by H&P were 20,000. This is the 2nd type conversion of which about 12,000 were done. They were converted by fitting a replacement breech plug which has an integral bolster. The bolster is flat sided with no clean out screw and is stamped H&P on its face. The