Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Contract Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy Dated 1830 - Flintlock Reconversion 16th Century 020 made by Palmetto Armory

020 made by Palmetto Armory of Columbia

The wrist compass is in operable condition but the bezel cover is crack and age toned

There are two rare bakelite trip-wire fuses

so it may be movable

This particular example was used for guard duty in the Women’s Army Corps

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Contract Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy Dated 1830 - Flintlock Reconversion 16th Century 020 made by Palmetto ArmoryOriginal 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