Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1816 Percussion Converted Musket by Harpers Ferry - dated 1819 U.S. Field Gear WEBSTER stamped in an arc

WEBSTER stamped in an arc

with more of an up-turn to the butt stock

with a W stamp on the crown for Westinghouse

This is an outstanding uniform group that will look fantastic put together on a mannequin

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1816 Percussion Converted Musket by Harpers Ferry - dated 1819 U.S. Field Gear WEBSTER stamped in an arcOriginal 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