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Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL Model 1816 .69 Caliber FLINTLOCK Musket 1832 U.S. MILITARY Flintlock Musket with SLING
Guns International #: 102416725 Seller's Inventory #: 227533
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Springfield Rifles - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL Model 1816 .69 Caliber FLINTLOCK Musket
1832 U.S. MILITARY Flintlock Musket with SLING
Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket, manufactured circa 1832 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. This one has been reconverted to flintlock. The action is strong. The bore is dim with scale throughout. Barrel has been shortened. The stock is weathered and solid. Inspector markings still visible.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 40-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .69 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1600
#227533
SOLD
Antique: Yes