Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Harpers Ferry Dated 1817 - Reconverted Barrel ERA the top label is faded

the top label is faded and unable to be read to see if his name was written on it

faintly marked cwt / 1941 for manufacture by an unknown maker

and black powder combined with moisture and time resulted in rust pitting over most of the interior surface

motto slightly loose

a "Criminal / Detective Inspector"

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Harpers Ferry Dated 1817 - Reconverted Barrel ERA the top label is fadedOriginal 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