Customize "YOUR" Musket for a more authentic firearm. You ship me your gun.

1861 repro Springfield into an 1855

Early model requires: 1855 lock, brass nose cap, installed $450.00

Late model requires: 1855 lock, iron patch box, installed $450.00

1861 repro Springfield into a C S Richmond

Early model requires: high hump lock, brass nose cape, installed $450.00

Late model requires: standard lock, brass nose cap, installed $450.00

C S Richmond repro into an early model Richmond

Requires: early high hump lock, installed $450.00

Notes: "Armi Sport" manufactured Rifle Muskets may not be modified in this manor. All of the above conversions require a complete new lock. They are drilled and taped for original screws and internal parts. Many of these locks are getting very hard to obtain, please request availability. (Price does not include stock re-finishing.) All your parts will be returned. Your firearm must be shipped to me to complete the work. The firearm must be UNLOADED or a $100.00 fee will be added to your billing. It must be CLEANED or a $50.00 cleaning fee will be charged to you for that service. A clean gun is most important if barrel requires re-breeching as Model conversions may require. Your gun will be returned to you in the same box that you shipped it. The shipping box must be in good condition when you send it to me. (See end of this document for more shipping information.)

Stock Re-Finishing

All Italian made repro stocks are over sized. They have humps, bumps and shoulders that should not be there. A properly re-finished stock can make your firearm look custom made. I re-finish these so the wood fits the metal parts as per the Armory Specifications for that model. This one small modification can make the difference in the overall authenticity of your firearm. $300.00

Gun Stocks

Pre carved gun stocks are also available for just about any model US Military firearm you can think of. These are one piece American Black Walnut. $275.00

Museum Quality Reproduction Built From "NEW" Repro Guns - I buy the gun and build one of the following. All are built up from Euroarms manufactured Rifle Muskets.

1861 Springfield into early or late 1855 Harpers Ferry or $1,250.00

Springfield Rifle Musket, your choice $1,250.00

1861 Springfield into early or late C S Richmond Rifle Musket,

Your choice $1,250.00

Historical Note: The greatest majority of 3-band Richmond Rifle Muskets were manufactured with Iron butt plates. Only a few originals are known with brass butt plates.

1863 C S Richmond into an early model Richmond Rifled Musket $1,250.00

1853 Enfield (see P-1853 Enfield section)

Notes: Each of these comes with all new parts required to make the custom conversion. The stocks are refinished to meet with the original contours and specification. Each firearm will come complete with tompion and the proper leather or canvas sling your choice. I do not "defarb" the firearm in any other manor. A 50% deposit is required when ordering!

Custom Made Target Grade Civil War Guns

Notes: The key to these firearms is in their barrels and of course the rifling. Currently my cost for a custom barrel is $350.00 without sights! Some barrel makers have a 6-month waiting list. So, if you have a specific bore diameter or rate of twist that you want on your rifle or rifle musket you must plan ahead. Custom, Target grade barrels maybe ordered. Call or write for availability.

Generally speaking the original Rifle Muskets, (3 banders) with 40" barrels have a one full turn in 72" of barrel length or 1 in 72" rate of twist. Rifles, guns with 33" barrels, have a 1 in 66" or 1 in 56" rate of twist.

Most modern made firearms have a 1 in 48 rate of twist. This rate of twist was established to accommodate a wide variety of projectiles that might be shot in the modern firearms. Muzzle loading Civil War firearms only shot the conical hollow base Mine ball.

I start out acquiring all the proper parts for that Model gun, that I need to build the firearm. Once I have these parts I can start putting them together. I build the firearm from this assemblage of parts. The usage of original parts such a locks, may cause the price to in crease as much as 25%. Original parts must be in good enough condition that when you receive the firearm, it will be in "like new"Armory condition.

Many of the rifled Military muzzle loading firearms can be custom built new. Some of the firearms pictured in the following section have been selected because they are not, as of yet Nor are they likely to ever be reproduced. Originals are very rare and highly sought after by shooters for their accuracy and authenticity. A minimum 50% deposit is required before work order can be confirmed!

M-1855 Series - Click Here for more details

Brass mounted Rifle, w/ 33" Bbl all brass furniture $1,600.00

Iron mounted Rifle, w/ 33" Bbl all iron furniture $1,600.00

Early Rifle Musket, w/40"Bbl brass nose cap, (no patch box) $1,600.00

Late Rifle Musket, w/40" Bbl patch box and iron nose cap $1,600.00

C S Richmond

Early high hump, w/ 40" Bbl iron butt plate brass nose cap $1,600.00

Standard Model, w/ 40" Bbl iron butt plate brass nose cap $1,600.00

Fayetteville Rifle

Early high hump, w/33" Bbl all brass furniture $1,600.00

Standard "S" hammer Model, w/33" Bbl all brass furniture $1,600.00

Dickson Nelson & Co. Mississippi Rifle

Brass furniture (mixture of 1841 and 1855), no patch box $1,600.00

Note: This DN & Co. rifle is now approved for competition in the N-SSA. My "Taylor" Made rifle and documentation became the Pattern Piece use by the Small Arms Committee to develop the specification sheet for this Confederate type Mississippi rifle.

Complete Original Style Locks

1855 Harpers Ferry or $300.00

Springfield, with various dates $300.00

C S Richmond, early war, with various dates or $300.00

Standard, with various dates $300.00

Fayetteville, N C Rifle, early high hump or $300.00

Standard "S" hammer type, various dates $300.00

All come complete and assembled including side lock screws

Available Locks
All locks are machined, drilled and taped for original parts. All will interchange with original guns. Different place manufactures with various are available.

Top Left to Right -

Original M-1855 lock plate with door open and a roll of Maynard Tape Primers inserted in the magazine cut out.
New made M-1855 lock plate (magazine door will not open).

Middle Left to Right -

Early High Hump CS Richmond lock.
Standard mid hump CS Richmond lock.

Bottom -

Standard CSA Fayetteville rifle lock with the inverted "S" hammer.

P-1853 Enfield - Click Here for more details

Historical Notes: The current Enfield reproductions are of Post Civil War type. . They are in fact Fourth Pattern Enfield. This was the first fully interchangeable arm produced by the British Government and few saw service in America During the War. This is the Pattern Arm the British converted to the Snider Breech Loading System.

The parts (mostly the proper barrel band) to convert these to Civil War period are available from time to time. However, finding a reliable source that is of high enough quality is at best hit or miss. Write, call or e-mail me to inquire about what I have on hand.

All above-mentioned firearms are capable of being approved by the N-SSA Small Arms Committee.

Parts Identification List for Military Muzzle Loading Rifles
(I do not sell parts.)

Parts #
34
35
32
16
31
30
20
21
33
10
12
11
13
4

Parts #
40, 47
3
1
43
44
42
2
45
15
45
41

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Lock Parts
lock plate
hammer
tumbler
stirrup pin
stirrup
bridle
mainspring
sear spring
sear
sear screw
sear spring screw
bridle screw
tumbler/hammer screw
lock plate side screws
(= one complete lock)

Barrel Parts
barrel/w breech plug & bolster
tang bolt screw
sight leaf pin
short range leaf
long range leaf
rear sight base
site base screw
front sight
bolster cleanout screw
bayonet lug
nipple
(= one complete barrel)

Parts#
48
39
5, 6
38
7, 8
37
18
36
9
28
17
19
25
26
27
22
23
24
29
14
46

1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Stock Parts
gun stock
butt plate
butt plate screws
trigger plate
trigger plate screws
trigger bow
trigger bow nuts
trigger
trigger screw
sling swivels
sling swivel screws/rivets
side lock washers
front barrel band
middle barrel band
rear barrel band
rear barrel band spring
middle barrel band spring
front barrel band spring
nose cap
nose cap screw/rivet
ramrod
(= one 3 band Rifle Musket)

Purchase Parts:
The Winchester Sutler, Inc.

Prices are subject to change depending on the availability of some parts and/or specific types of rear sight required to build some models.

Shipping your Firearm to us:

1. Make sure that the firearm is unloaded!
2. Package it well. - your insurance is void if packaging is substandard.
3. Use U.P.S. - They can find us. FedX will throw it over our fence 1/4 mile away from our shop in a rain storm. Post Office has 6 month wait plus a 6 month nightmare paper work system for lost packages.
4. Insure the package for full value - Those few pennies of cost determine the maximum value in case of loss or damage.
5. Adult Signature Required - All of our people are good. But, if a new driver does deliver to the wrong place- we know to whom and where.
6. If at all possible, please avoid shipping through holidays. (Christmas, Mothers Day, etc...) - Temporary unknown people are hired by shipping companies, and firearms are pretty obvious targets for theft.
7. Be sure to include a note with your name, address, phone #, and detailed list of work you want done.

Taylor Made
2158 N. Smathers Circle
Melbourne, FL 32935-3142
Phone: (321) 254-9159

LINKS to OTHERS PLACES
The Winchester Sutler, Inc. - for guns & musket parts & all your Civil War needs.
Lodgewood mfg. - Civil War Guns & Parts - an extensive collection of original military firearm parts.
Whitacre's Machine Shop - for quality barrels & gun parts.

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