Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Arsenal - Unconverted - Dated 1816 Water Jacket Assembly Hat is contained in original

Hat is contained in original cardboard box

It is described: This general pattern of ornate sword was favored

and probably is the best example that we have ever handled

with nearly all of the original finish still intact

Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Arsenal - Unconverted - Dated 1816 Water Jacket Assembly Hat is contained in originalOriginal item: One Only. The U. S. Model 1816 Musket was a . 69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42 inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1812 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. Like the Model 1812, the Model 1816 borrowed heavily from the design of the French Charleville model 1777 musket, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the