1st year production Model 1816 musket made at Springfield Arsenal in 1816. 42" round smoothbore .69 caliber barrel with 2 iron bands and double strap iron nosecap. Marked at breech with "US" and "P / (Eagle)" proof. Flintlock with iron flash pan (1st ones were iron) marked with "US / (Eagle) / SPRINGFIELD" and dated 1816. Walnut stock with iron hardware, cheek dish out, and dated buttplate (1816) with illegible cartouche. Comes with original steel ramrod. PROVENANCE: Rich Guckes Collection. CONDITION: Metal has nice silvery grey patina with some light surface corrosion. Original lock. Wood has old coat of added oil with crack behind lock. Dark bore with good mechanics. DLM Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 42" Caliber/Bore .69 Smoothbore Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer Springfield Model M1816 Paperwork Serial Number NSN
1st year production Model 1816 musket made at Springfield Arsenal in 1816. 42" round smoothbore .69 caliber barrel with 2 iron bands and double strap iron nosecap. Marked at breech with "US" and "P / (Eagle)" proof. Flintlock with iron flash pan (1st ones were iron) marked with "US / (Eagle) / SPRINGFIELD" and dated 1816. Walnut stock with iron hardware, cheek dish out, and dated buttplate (1816) with illegible cartouche. Comes with original steel ramrod. PROVENANCE: Rich Guckes Collection. CONDITION: Metal has nice silvery grey patina with some light surface corrosion. Original lock. Wood has old coat of added oil with crack behind lock. Dark bore with good mechanics. DLM Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 42" Caliber/Bore .69 Smoothbore Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Antique Length of Pull Manufacturer Springfield Model M1816 Paperwork Serial Number NSN
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