1825 mfg. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Arsenal M1816 FLINTLOCK Musket BAYONET U.S. Military .69 Caliber w/INSPECTOR CARTOUCHE

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1825 mfg. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD Arsenal M1816 FLINTLOCK Musket BAYONET 

U.S. Military .69 Caliber w/INSPECTOR CARTOUCHE

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket, manufactured circa 1825 at the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. The War of 1812 revealed many weaknesses in American muskets. In an attempt to improve both the design and manufacture of the musket, the Model 1812 musket was created. The Model 1816 made further improvements and replaced the Model 1812. The Model 1816 was a smoothbore, muzzle loading weapon which used a .69 caliber musket ball.

These were some of the most abundant weapons available to both sides, being in the hands of the state militias, in the first days of the American Civil War. This musket is symbolic for the westward expansion of the country throughout the first half of the 19th century. The M1816 Springfield saw service in the Texan Revolution including the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. After the independence of Texas, the 1816 musket was chosen as the first standard musket of the Texan Army in 1839.

The M1816 was in production at Springfield (325,000) and Harpers Ferry (350,000) between 1816 to 1844 with around 675,000 muskets produced during this run. It saw service during the Mexican-American War and was even pressed into service during the Civil War in both the updated percussion and the old flintlock format. In the 1850’s, many 1816’s went through the conversion from flintlock to the more reliable percussion system.

The overall condition is good. Reconverted. Gray patina throughout. The action is very strong. The bore is smooth and dim. The stock has two stable splits off the back of the lock and around the rear lock screw on the left stock flat. Repaired chip to the left of the barrel tang. Otherwise, solid. Some faint inspection marks are still visible on the left stock flat. The bayonet is in good condition and is a bit loose to the musket.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. 

Barrel is 42 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2800
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