1858 Rifle

[tbradpgh@stargate.net]

I'm researching a rifle with markings: "Remington's/Ilion, NY/1858/US" and "1858L" on the barrel. I suspect it might be a "Harper's Ferry M1855" made by Remington under contract. Can anyone help?

[ed]

You provide very little info to go on, such as caliber, barrel length, where the markings are applied, etc. But if this is a .69 caliber musket and the markings you describe are on the lockplate, then this is a flintlock musket that was converted to percussion in 1858 at the Frankfort Arsenal using a Remington-supplied lock and new percussion breech.

[Guest]

Thank you, Ed. I no longer have access to the rifle but I believe it is .69 caliber. The barrel appears to have been shortened "non professionally" but it does appear to be a conversion as you suggest.

[MRFunk]

Can anyone say what this rifle @80% is worth?

[Guest]

Can anyone say what this rifle @80% is worth?

[jimjohn]

I have a Remington converted Harpers Ferry in .69 cal rifle beariing the date 1856. It has the Maynard primer lock. My gun is original except for a faithful reproduction rear sight. All else is original and in fine condition. Can still see the tool marks in the bore. Have a spare hammer and the screw/worm tools. It is for sale. 314-378-0198