Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Contract Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy Dated 1830 - Flintlock Reconversion Category_MG 34 Accessories After the move from 1847

After the move from 1847 to 1854 it was known as Allen & Thurber (Worcester)

15 M-9-B with serial number N

There are still areas of light peppering visible on the surface

it boasted one of the fastest actions ever devised for a manually operated rifle

and is in very condition

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Contract Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy Dated 1830 - Flintlock Reconversion Category_MG 34 Accessories After the move from 1847Original 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