Old West & Native American Auction
Lot 1342:
Description
Model 1816 Springfield Armory Flintlock Musket. Prompted by the War of 1812, the United States sought after a new design of a musket, leading to the initial design of the Model 1816. However, by the time Model 1816 was conceived and placed into production, the war was over. These .69 caliber, smoothbore musket were the first standard U.S. military longarm to be produced at both Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories. These muskets were the longest production run in U.S. history, 1816 to 1844, with nearly 700,000 muskets turned out during this period. Used in the Texan Revolution including the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, the Mexican-American War and the early part of the American Civil War, these muskets saw service in many of the country’s conflicts, even long after production stopped.
This particular rifle has a 42-inch, smooth bore barrel with a fixed front sight. The lock displays the inscription “Spring / Field / 1833” and an Eagle with “US” stamped below. The trigger assembly displays the inscription, “DB” and “D”. The one-piece, walnut stock shows handling and storage wear, with multiple nicks and chips in the wood. There is a crack in the wood on the wrist and the wood has been worn away near the cock. The letters “A” and “B” are hand inscribed on the butt of the stock. The metal exhibits some of the factory “brown” finish. During the years of its production, the Model 1816 was produced in two different types of finishes, “Browned” and “National Armory Bright.” There is pitting in the metal on the rear of the barrel near the pan. Apart from that the metal shows natural patina and all the markings are clean and crisp. Proof markings are seen on the rear of the barrel and butt plate. The bore is clean and the hammer, pan and trigger actions are smooth. The metal ramrod shows light oxidation and measures 41.25-inches. No serial number is present. The overall length of the rifle is 57½ -inches. From Donley’s Wild West Town Museum.
S/N: None
C&R Eligible
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