US Springfield M1816 Type III Flintlock Musket

Description

Featuring 42” round barrel of .69 caliber; the breech stamped with “P” in cartouche, “H & P”, and “N.J.”, for New Jersey. Lockplate stamped “SPRING/FIELD/1834” vertically behind the cock, with eagle over “US” in front; cock stamped with “V”. Detachable brass flash pan. Walnut full stock, with very low comb; iron mounts, including serpentine side plate stamped “S”, three barrel bands secured by springs, trigger guard with sling swivel stamped “EG”, and butt plate with tang stamped “US”. Iron ramrod. Metal with even dark brown patina; stock with rich patina, handling marks, several sets of owner initials, and repaired fore end; forward sling swivel broken and missing, the rear swivel broken on one end, but present; lacking rear sight. Overall length 57 1/2”.