Guns International #: 103215312
Seller's Inventory #: 250364

Category - Springfield Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Flintlock

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Springfield Rifles - Antique
Antique Rifles - Flintlock

Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1816 Flintlock Musket ALAMO & TEXAS REVOLUTION 1826 mfg. MILITARY MUSKET used into the CIVIL WAR

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Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1816 Flintlock Musket ALAMO & TEXAS REVOLUTION  

1826 mfg. MILITARY MUSKET used into the CIVIL WAR

Here we present an antique U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket, manufactured circa 1826 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.

This example has "SPRING/FIELD/1826" marked vertically at the tail of the lock with the Federal Eagle above "US" at the center, an "1826" dated barrel tang, "P/eagle head/V" proofs at the upper left breech of the barrel, faintly visible oval script cartouche stamped on the left stock flat, and a partly legible period carved name in the left of the buttstock.

The overall condition is very good. Dark gray patina throughout. Robust action and remains in its original flintlock. The bore is dark and good for its age. The stock is in very good shape with a minor split at the rear lock screw.  Cartouche remnants are present on the left flat. Legible markings.

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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$2000

#250364
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,000.00
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