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I have what appears to be a sound, shootable 1816 barrel converted to Belgian cone-style, along with 1839 Springfield percussion-converted lock, front barrel band and triggerguard, if anyone wants to put original parts in a repro 1842 stock.
They are currently in a "stock" but neither the stock profile, buttplate, or lower 2 bands are correct. No band springs either.
I can send pics on request, may talk reasonable offers trades or cash. PMs welcome.
Moonshine
 
Collector's Firearms usually has shootable originals. Might seem expensive but definitely the route I'll go next time. I had less-than-stellar results with an overpriced Armi Sport 1842 and wished I'd just bit the bullet and put that money toward a made in the USA original. The 1842 was the first small arm produced in the U.S. with fully interchangeable (machine-made) parts.
 
Collector's Firearms usually has shootable originals. Might seem expensive but definitely the route I'll go next time. I had less-than-stellar results with an overpriced Armi Sport 1842 and wished I'd just bit the bullet and put that money toward a made in the USA original. The 1842 was the first small arm produced in the U.S. with fully interchangeable (machine-made) parts.

I am a bit wary of damaging an original. The wood stocks on them are fragile.
 
I am a bit wary of damaging an original. The wood stocks on them are fragile.
I think it really depends on the individual firearm. Some are still solid as the day they were made but others, like you said, have seen better days. I am generally in favor of shooting originals unless it's a museum quality piece and shooting it would seriously detract it's investment in price.
 
I think it really depends on the individual firearm. Some are still solid as the day they were made but others, like you said, have seen better days. I am generally in favor of shooting originals unless it's a museum quality piece and shooting it would seriously detract it's investment in price.
I love my original 1842. Shoot it in the N-SSA smoothbore matches.
 
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