Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - dated 1817 Cannons In late 1942

In late 1942

Also at some point black paint was used on the butt plate and other fittings

Cup Handle and/or Carrier

still bearing the 19112 dated manufacturer's label that reads:

The habaki (blade collar) is multi-piece brass

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - dated 1817 Cannons In late 1942Original 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