Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - dated 1818 British Militaria GARDNER / SCRANTON

GARDNER / SCRANTON

Morocco in August 20

Serial Number: 94650

Barrel Length: 36 inches

along with the very scarce tangent rear sight

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - dated 1818 British Militaria GARDNER / SCRANTONOriginal 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