Original Rare War of 1812 U.S. Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket with Correct Barrel Markings - Circa 1810 Spanish Artillery The case itself measures approximately

The case itself measures approximately 3 3/4" x 3" x 1/2"

which luckily does not detract terribly from the outward appearance or displayability of the cap

non-threaded barrel in very good to excellent condition

The grips are marked [U]S[N]

Original Rare War of 1812 U.S. Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket with Correct Barrel Markings - Circa 1810 Spanish Artillery The case itself measures approximatelyOriginal item: One of a Kind. Now this is something we do not see every day! This is a very early American Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, made very much in the style of the Model 1795 patterned not long after the end of the U. S. Revolution. At the time the Arsenal and Armory at Springfield was still relatively small, so due to this there were often contracts issued for this and later muskets. In 1808, the U. S. Government issued contracts to numerous