The Model 1816 musket was the most widely produced of any U.S. musket with nearly 700,000 being produced, a large number of which would later be converted to percussion prior to the Civil War. This example shows no signs of being converted. It shows standard markings and features of the Type I variation as manufactured between c. 1819-1822. Model 1816 Type I muskets are described on pages 417-421 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II" with this exact musket photographed on pages 419, 420, and 421. "1819" dated barrel tang, "P/eagle head/V" proofs and "S.M.CO" (Springfield Manufacturing Company) marked at the left of the breech. "SPRING/FIELD/1819" marked on the lock behind the hammer and eagle shield over "US" ahead of the hammer. Faint inspectors markings ahead of a boxed script cartouche above a "3" classification mark on the left stock flat. "SR" ahead of an oval script cartouche marked behind the lower tang. "US" marked buttplate. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes US socket bayonet, leather sling, bayonet, and wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good with some scattered light to moderate pitting and crisp markings in the metal. Stock is very good plus with original raised grain, scratches, dents, a minor chip behind the barrel tang, and hairline cracks visible at the edges of the lock, sideplate, and buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very fine with crisp edges.