1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket  

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1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket  

 

A strong example of an early U.S. Model 1816 Springfield flintlock musket in .69 caliber smoothbore, retaining classic Federal-era characteristics.
The lock is crisply marked with the eagle over U.S. / SPRINGFIELD, and dated 1816 at the rear. The barrel, lock, ramrod, and trigger guard exhibit a consistent dark brown patina, while the barrel bands have aged darker and appear to have been period blackened. The buttplate shows a pleasing gray tone with darker spotting.

 

The left breech is stamped with an eagle head and “P” proof mark, clearly visible. The side plate has been cleaned bright, offering contrast against the darker surrounding metal. This musket features an interesting variation front barrel band along with shorter band springs.

 

The stock is of the later high-comb 1839 pattern, with a cheek cut on the left side of the butt. Inspector’s markings including “JL” and an oval cartouche are present on the underside behind the trigger guard.

 

This example retains both sling swivels and its original ramrod with tulip-shaped tip. Mechanically, the cock does not currently hold at half or full cock.

 

An honest and attractive early Springfield with desirable markings and noted variation features. 

 

 Inventory Number: RIF 347

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An 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket featuring a wooden stock, metal barrel, and three barrel bands is displayed on a white background.
An 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket featuring a wooden stock, metal barrel, and three barrel bands is displayed on a white background.
The 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket features a wooden stock, metal barrel, two barrel bands, and a ramrod beneath the barrel.
Close-up view of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket, highlighting the lock mechanism, trigger, and wooden stock against a white background.
Close-up of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket’s lock mechanism, highlighting the trigger, hammer, frizzen, and pan against a white background.
Close-up of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket’s front end, featuring its classic rifle barrel, wooden stock, and a metal cleaning rod below.
Close-up view of the wooden stock and trigger area of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket against a white background.
Side view of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket highlighting its wooden stock, metal trigger, and flint mechanism displayed against a white background.
Side view of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket featuring a wooden stock, metal barrel, and trigger guard, shown on a white background.
1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket with a wooden stock, long metal barrel, and metal fittings shown in side profile on a white background.
Close-up of a metal plate with two screws on the wooden stock of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket.
Close-up view of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket barrel and trigger guard, highlighting worn metal and wood textures with detailed screws.
Close-up of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket’s trigger area, featuring a worn metal plate engraved with "1816" and a dark wooden stock.
Close-up of the wooden stock on the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket, featuring a metal band and attached sling swivel.
Close-up of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket buttplate on the wooden stock, featuring a metal plate fastened with a slotted screw and exhibiting visible wear and scratches.
Close-up of the barrel and wooden stock of the 1816 Springfield Flintlock Musket, highlighting metal bands and a cleaning rod against a white background.

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