Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - dated 1817 Blunderbuss Patterns at Springfield varied somewhat

Patterns at Springfield varied somewhat over time

(1946-1954)

and has rust on the cross guard

The Gau badges were considered Party awards

bottom of case named Webster

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - dated 1817 Blunderbuss Patterns at Springfield varied somewhatOriginal 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