1816 flint conversion

[kirklandaustin]

Hi i have a 1816 conversion that is a Harpers ferry 1826 dated and it needs some work done to it i would like to use it for reenacting but it is in rough shape and needs a good gun smith to work on it. dose anyone know where i can find a gunsmith that would get it up to working shape and fix some wood on the stock for me.

Austin Kirkland
"just a poor man fighting a rich mans war"

[mike44thva]

Re: 1816 flint conversion

Contact David at Lodgewood. They are currently at the NSSA Nationals in Winchester, but will be back next week.

http://www.lodgewood.com/

[Craig L Barry]

Re: 1816 flint conversion

Before you put it in the mail to Lodgewood Mfg, you might want to have a competent local gunsmith look at it to see if it can be made safe to shoot at a price you are willing to pay. When I read the words "needs some work" and "rough shape" in reference to a weapon 190 years old, I think maybe it should be retired. There are still US 1816s in shooting condition, I would concentrate on finding one in better shape with the greater potential to meet your needs.

[kirklandaustin]

Re: 1816 flint conversion

Hey thanks for the info I will look in with Lodgewood Mfg and will get back with y'all on how it turns out.

Austin Kirkland

[WpnsMan]

Re: 1816 flint conversion

This was discussed at some length here,

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...nversion/page4

[Jimmayo]

Re: 1816 flint conversion

Don't know if you do anything for the NPS but you can't fire originals for their demonstrations.

[kirklandaustin]

Re: 1816 flint conversion

i know i have other muskets this is manly for just demonstrations and, for things with some local museums. i only paid 400 for it and thought it would be cool to have it shooting blanks again.
Austin Kirkland