A fine specimen of an original M1816 smoothbore musket dated 1832 and produced by the Springfield Armory at Springfield, Massachusetts. Never converted to cap and ball, this .69 caliber, single shot, 42” long, round barrel muzzleloader retains all its original parts in very good condition. All gunmetal exhibits a surface of light to moderate rust pitting with heavy oxidation. The 6¾” long lockplate shows a three-line marking reads “SPRING / FIELD / 1832” behind the hammer and has the early, small “American eagle motif / US” in front. Has the detachable brass flashpan. Mountings are iron. Barrel secured via three iron bands and three band springs. One spring is marked with stamping “S”. Barrel breech marked with proof marks that are heavily rusted and hard to read. Tang date rusted off. The original cock, battery (frizzen), pan, sideplate and screws are original and are in very good condition. Battery spring is a replacement.

Black walnut full stock never cleaned or refinished and also is in very good condition. Stock exhibits two deep and clear oval cartouches on the sharp edged flat. A third oval cartouche mark underneath the stock at the triggerguard tang shows “JL”. Right side stock shows stamping of “D R THOMPSON” in small block letters. Sub-inspector marks on various components, i.e. sideplate, barrel band, triggerguard, and bottom of stock. Iron buttplate tang horizontal “US” is rusted away. Mechanics are very tight and crisp. Bore is dirty with moderate rust pitting. Steel, button-shaped ramrod is in good original condition and retains its treaded tip. All other iron components are good. Screws sharp and not buggered up, just rusted. Jaw screw holds an original flint and exhibits a letter “H” stamped on the head while the lock strap shows the stamping “S”.

Original Model 1816 fluted bayonet has a hard, smooth rusted surface overall on the triangular blade. Piece shows no markings save the letter “I” on the neck. Bayo measures 19” long total with a 3” long socket with a “J” shaped mortise opening. Bayo wears a dark plum patina overall. This unaltered original flintlock musket is a very good Model 1816 specimen and would make a fine addition to any military collection of early American longarms.

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