1795 Springfield

[Trigger Mike]

I am toying with the idea of getting a 1795 Springfield since it is the rifle used in the Infantry Insignia as well as on the CIB.  

[Johnny Dollar]

Just curios because I like those rifles too....   are you looking for original or replica?  Pedersoli makes a pretty nice repro although a bit on the high side.  But Im sure an original is too!   

[Trigger Mike]

I'd be happy with a repro.  I like Pedersoli.

[Trigger Mike]

I'm not sure how this got moved to the Wire page instead of classifieds since I want to buy a 1795 Springfield.  Maybe it will get better exposure over on the wire.

[Johnny Dollar]

1 minute ago, Trigger Mike said:

I'm not sure how this got moved to the Wire page instead of classifieds since I want to buy a 1795 Springfield.  Maybe it will get better exposure over on the wire.

 

Probably because it didn’t look like you wanted to buy.  Looked like you were just looking for advice maybe?

[Marshal Hangtree]

From the looks of this site, it is made and shipped complete except the vent hole needs to be drilled out to make it operational.  Good price, too.

 

http://www.militaryheritage.com/musket17.htm

 

[Trigger Mike]

much better price than dixie gun works.  thanks

[Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L]

I've got 3 originals in my collection, Springfield Type I, Harpers Ferry Type II, and Springfield Type III, very cool pieces of History.

Scout

[Muley Gil SASS # 57795]

If this is a replica made in India, there is a really good chance the steel is too soft and not suited for live firing. Over on the Authentic Campaigner  forum, Indian made muzzle loaders have a really bad reputation and a history of failure. Better to spend move and get good quality.

 

BTW, the 1795 is a smoothbore musket, not a rifle.