Pedersoli 1816 Harper's Ferry Colt Conversion

Davide Pedersoli & C. S.r.l. · Rifle · In Production

Also known as: Pedersoli S273, 1816 Harper's Ferry Colt Conversion Musket, Model 1816 Colt Conversion

Overview

The Pedersoli 1816 Harper's Ferry Colt Conversion is a modern black-powder muzzle-loading percussion musket made by Davide Pedersoli, reproducing the American Model 1816 musket as it was altered by Samuel Colt to percussion ignition during the Civil War era. It is a single-shot .69-caliber (17.5 mm) arm firing a round musket ball, built on a 1,060 mm steel barrel giving an overall length of 1,450 mm and a weight of about 4.4 kg, fitted with a full-length one-piece walnut stock. Sold as model S273 and recognized for MLAIC and N-SSA competition, it is intended for historical re-enactment and target shooting.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	4400 g (155.2 oz)
Overall Length	1450 mm (57.09")
Barrel Length	1060 mm (41.73")
Action Type	Muzzleloader
Firing Mechanism	Percussion
Rate of Fire	3 rpm
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Walnut

Calibers

.69 Caliber Musket Ball · primary — also known as 0.69 in, 17.5 mm ball, buck and ball

Features

Firing modes: Manual
Feed systems: Single Shot Muzzleloader
Features: Muzzle Loading, Percussion Lock, Colt Pattern Conversion, One Piece Stock

Service history

Operators

North-South Skirmish Association

Production

Modern reproduction produced by Davide Pedersoli; distributed in the US through Dixie Gun Works, Taylor's & Company and other importers.

Origin

Country of origin: Italy

Notes

Sold as Pedersoli model S273. The 'Colt Conversion' name refers to the Civil War-era program in which Samuel Colt purchased surplus U.S. Model 1816 flintlock muskets and altered them to percussion ignition.

Background

During the American Civil War, revolver magnate Samuel Colt bought thousands of obsolete Model 1816 flintlock muskets and converted them to percussion ignition, and Pedersoli's reproduction lets modern skirmishers shoot that stopgap wartime arm today.