Original Rifle needs nipple

[Capt Quahog]

Used to be a vintage gun parts seller on the East Coast called " Stoneman of the Delaware". Actual bought some oddball breach-block parts from him for a 1st Allen Conversion Springfield. That was about 25-years ago. To my understanding, Stoneman had much of the residue parts left over from New York's, Francis Bannerman company.

Purchased nipples for 1861 and 1864 Springfield rifled muskets too. Remember that those arms were often encountered with corroded nipples due to improper cleaning. Believe too, that some might have been reproduction parts. With a little aging, the components blended right in.

[Mike Haas]

John Zimmerman in HarpersFerry VA is also top notch when comes to muskets

Civil War rifles and Muskets by John Zimmerman - Gunsmith

Well I spent yesterday going to three different Gunsmith's; one each in Pa. -Va. and WVA.
I was most impressed with John Zimmerman in Harpers Ferry and he has the rifle now for the repairs I need.
John's shop is quite small but man-o-man was I impressed with his workmanship and knowledge. John said it work backlog is such it will be 3 or 4 months before he can get to my rifle.
I go through Harpers Ferry every three weeks or so and John said stop in any time just to BS. We never once discussed money, just what the rifle needed to repair it without otherwise disturbing it originality.
John asked if I intended to shoot the rifle and I told him No (although tempted). He just smiled and said "good, it's to nice to risk shooting".

Thanks Matt for the tip. I'll keep you guys posted.

[Embalmer]

Glad you found what you needed. He is really reasonable, a very nice guy, and not once have I heard anything negative about his work ect just praise in his work in the last 16 years ive been involved with civil war reenacting, and black powder weapons. I talked to him a few times on the phone, looking for help with repairs on my guns, or advice on something I found that I might buy. Hes always open to talk ect about anything, and never rushes you off the phone or out the door.

let us know how the rifle is when you get it back.

Matt