{"title":"Flintlock Muskets and Rifles","description":"Original Antique Muskets for sale at International Military Antiques. A musket is a muzzle-loaded, smooth bore long gun, fired from the shoulder. Types of vintage muskets for sale include the British Brown Bess, the French Charleville and the U.S. Kentucky Rifle.","products":[{"product_id":"original-antique-brown-bess-flintlock-musket-combination-tool","title":"Original Antique Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Combination Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: What an incredible find!  No two of these tools are identical, but all have the same three features: a flint jaw wrench, a flint knapping hammer, and a screw turner. We call that last item a screwdriver nowadays.  The picture shows the range of different forms that the tools take. As you might expect, we have very few of these rare accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25651306757,"sku":"BN6100","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25651306949,"sku":"BN6100","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/bn6100__01.jpg?v=1600541630"},{"product_id":"original-british-brown-bess-musket-lock-frizzen-circa-1790-1810","title":"Original British Brown Bess Musket Lock Frizzen- Circa 1790-1810","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Very Few Available. These are absolutely 100% original English manufacture, supplied to the British East India Company at the close of the 18th Century. Found in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2003, these were \"left over\" from British Brown Bess Muskets converted to percussion cap system in 1839.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not newly made reproductions and are over 200 years old. They are pretty much a universal to fit all Brown Bess Muskets from about 1750 onwards, but slight variations may occur and fitting is the responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered just as we found them in uncleaned and untouched condition. Each is inspected to be very solid but will be covered in surface rust and grime, but will be free of major defects (such as cracks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652642885,"sku":"NB1791","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652643077,"sku":"NB1791","price":82.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb1791__4.jpg?v=1601964999"},{"product_id":"original-napoleonic-era-british-brown-bess-lead-musket-balls-set-of-five-5","title":"Original Napoleonic Era British Brown Bess Lead Musket Balls- Set of Five (5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Discovered under a brick floor in the old palace of Lagan Silekhana in Kathmandu, Nepal in February 2003, these original lead musket balls were issued with the .75 caliber third model Brown Bess muskets and used during the War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally given as military aid to the independent Country of Nepal at the Treaty of Sugauli on December 2, 1815 when Nepal, never part of the British Empire, came under British influence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsoleted in the 1850s when Britain standardized on the .577 cal. these Brown Bess musket balls have probably laid undisturbed for over 150 years. Original antique British lead Brown Bess Musket balls. 5 pieces included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652731589,"sku":"NB5002","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652731717,"sku":"NB5002","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb5002__1.jpg?v=1628388399"},{"product_id":"original-late-18th-century-brown-bess-musket-full-size-flints-set-of-five-5","title":"Original Late 18th Century Brown Bess Musket Full Size Flints- Set of Five (5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Issue: For use with all period flintlock muskets; these British flints were made (knapped) to regulation pattern at BRANDON in the County of SUFFOLK in England at the close of the 18th Century. The impending threat of the invasion of England by Napoleon Bonapart galvanized the urgent production of all military supplies, including musket flints. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow 200 years later a cache of original knapped military musket flints has been discovered and are available to the collector's market. Complete your original flintlock muskets with original knapped flints. Traditionally held in the flintlock cock jaws, cushioned by a small piece of cloth, leather or even by a small lead sheet a flint was usually good for between twenty and fifty firings before deteriorating or splitting. Each soldier, therefore, was expected to carry many spare flints as well as powder and ball. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opportunity unlikely to ever be repeated, order now while available. Original British 200 year old knapped flintlock musket flints!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and Sizes Vary. Set of Five (5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652732229,"sku":"NB5000","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652732293,"sku":"NB5000","price":16.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb5000__2.jpg?v=1628373805"},{"product_id":"antique-gun-restoration-cleaning-kit","title":"Antique Gun Restoration Cleaning Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: Countless customers have asked how best to restore an Antique gun without damaging the historical value. Well, now we have an answer! Developed by Master gunsmith and restorer Dennis Duval, IMA is proud to offer, for the very first time, a complete restoration kit ideally suited to cleaning, restoring and caring for our numerous Antique rifles and Muskets, especially our line of \"untouched\" guns. This kit is designed to restore your gun without destroying the original finish of the stock, patina of the steel, or the lure of the brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kit is intended to restore one antique long gun, and is comprised of these 10 separate components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Liquid Soap Concentrate- (Potassium Methyl Cyclohexy Oleate): Alkaline soap is a non-acid, non-corrosive, non-hazardous, germicidal cleaner for practically everything from paper to stone. Compared with harsh acid based cleaners, soap is not harmful to health or property. Soap attacks and emulsifies dirt, mineral oils, fatty oils, waxes and hydrocarbons. A final rinse or wipe with clean water neutralizes the surface. Soap is supplied as a dense concentrate and MUST be diluted before use. For normal aqueous cleaning: one part soap to six parts tap water (by Volume) is sufficient. As a spirit soap, one part soap in ten-twenty parts solvent will be effective. As Soap is a highly effective de-greaser hands should be protected against the loss o natural oils by wearing gloves (provided in kit). Eyes should also be protected from splashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Surface Cleaner \u0026amp; Polish- Gently abrasive paste for non-scratch cleaning of metals. Formulation is based on blended Neuberg silica chalks in a water\/white spirit emulsion. Under normal use, the product is not a health hazard. cleaning\/burnishing action is achieved with extremely fine control using a soft rag and soft\/moderate pressure. After a few minutes of air-drying, residual chalky deposit is easily wiped away with a clean rag, leaving surfaces dry and silk-smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Wax Polish- Micro-crystalline wax\/polish ultra refined waxes blended to a formula approved for and used by the British Museum and fine art restores internationally. It conifers a highly efficient moisture resistance. When thinly applied and rubbed out to the full luster, the wax film is, and remains, glass-clear with no discoloration either to the wax or underlying surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pen Oiler- Mineral oil blended penetrating oil with extra handy applicator tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Wood Treatment Oils- A unique blend of natural emollients of boiled linseed oil, oleoresins, and wood preservers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 0000 Steel Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 00 Steel Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1 Small Copper Plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1 Pair EX-Large Latex Gloves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Detailed Restoration Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit will get you 90% of the way to a cleaned and fine antique gun, but a few other materials might be needed depending on the job. Materials such as: Tooth Picks, Rags, basic tools, toothbrush, extra steel wool, etc...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Due to the solvents and other materials contained in these kits, they are HAZMAT classified and not able to be shipped internationally or through the air. These will be shipped UPS Ground as required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Military Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26168110021,"sku":"ADD1001","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/add1001w2__1.jpg?v=1603750915"},{"product_id":"ballistol-multi-purpose-cleaning-and-lubricating-gun-wipes-pack-of-10-antique-gun-oil","title":"Ballistol Multi-Purpose Cleaning and Lubricating Gun Wipes Pack of 10 - Antique Gun Oil","description":"Collector's often ask us what product we use for lubricating, cleaning, and preserving our antique guns; the answer is Ballistol!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Biodegradable; won't harm the environment\u003cbr\u003e- Pack of 10 wipes\u003cbr\u003e- Preserves and protects metal, wood, leather and plastics\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for lubricating and protecting firearms and just about anything else\u003cbr\u003e- Slightly alkaline in nature; neutralizes the effect of sweat and skin oils \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBallistol Multi-Purpose Oil Wipes lubricates, penetrates, protects and preserves. Good for firearms, leather, knives, tools, locks, marine wood, metal, rubber and other materials. Ballistol Multi-Purpose Oil Wipes are eco friendly, skin safe and contain no carcinogens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBallistol was developed for the German Army who requested an oil that would lubricate, clean, protect and preserve firearms and gun stocks as well as preserve leather gear. It is unmatched for cleaning firearms and minimizes the need for brushing and scraping barrels and chambers. It forms a protective film on the surface of metals and is capable of creeping into the finest cracks and fissures making Ballistol and excellent \"penetrant\" to help loosen frozen nuts and bolts. It will even protect wet surfaces. Unlike most lubricants, Ballistol emulsifies with water; when the water evaporates, Ballistol stays behind to protect the metal, plastic, wood or leather. Ballistol will keep all smooth leathers soft and moisturized (do not use on suede). It is also non-toxic and biodegradable; neither its use, disposal or decomposition will produce any by-products that are harmful to the environment. Coca Cola and many of Germany's famous breweries use Ballistol as does Bizerba, one of the largest precision scale manufacturers, who specifies Ballistol because it never gets sticky or increases friction over time. It's also a great silver and brass polish. Human sweat and skin oils are slightly acidic; their effect is similar to the etching process. Ballistol is slightly alkaline and neutralizes this effect. Of course Ballistol is also perfect for all the household chores any normal oil will do, but why settle for a \"normal\" oil when you can have one product that does so much more.","brand":"International Military Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30277808816197,"sku":"BAL120106","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/BAL120106__02.jpg?v=1596172245"},{"product_id":"ballistol-multi-purpose-cleaning-and-lubricating-6-oz-aerosol-can-antique-gun-oil","title":"Ballistol Multi-Purpose Cleaning and Lubricating 6 oz Aerosol Can - Antique Gun Oil","description":"Collector's often ask us what product we use for lubricating, cleaning, and preserving our antique firearms; the answer is Ballistol!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Biodegradable; won't harm the environment\u003cbr\u003e- 6 oz Aerosol can\u003cbr\u003e- Preserves and protects metal, wood, leather and plastics\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for lubricating and protecting firearms and just about anything else\u003cbr\u003e- Slightly alkaline in nature; neutralizes the effect of sweat and skin oils \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBallistol Multi-Purpose Oil lubricates, penetrates, protects and preserves. Good for firearms, leather, knives, tools, locks, marine wood, metal, rubber and other materials. Ballistol is eco friendly, skin safe and contains no carcinogens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBallistol was developed for the German Army who requested an oil that would lubricate, clean, protect and preserve firearms and gun stocks as well as preserve leather gear. It is unmatched for cleaning firearms and minimizes the need for brushing and scraping barrels and chambers. It forms a protective film on the surface of metals and is capable of creeping into the finest cracks and fissures making Ballistol and excellent \"penetrant\" to help loosen frozen nuts and bolts. It will even protect wet surfaces. Unlike most lubricants, Ballistol emulsifies with water; when the water evaporates, Ballistol stays behind to protect the metal, plastic, wood or leather. Ballistol will keep all smooth leathers soft and moisturized (do not use on suede). It is also non-toxic and biodegradable; neither its use, disposal or decomposition will produce any by-products that are harmful to the environment. Coca Cola and many of Germany's famous breweries use Ballistol as does Bizerba, one of the largest precision scale manufacturers, who specifies Ballistol because it never gets sticky or increases friction over time. It's also a great silver and brass polish. Human sweat and skin oils are slightly acidic; their effect is similar to the etching process. Ballistol is slightly alkaline and neutralizes this effect. Of course Ballistol is also perfect for all the household chores any normal oil will do, but why settle for a \"normal\" oil when you can have one product that does so much more.","brand":"International Military Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30277827887173,"sku":"BAL120069","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/BAL120069__01.jpg?v=1596172155"},{"product_id":"ballistol-multi-purpose-cleaning-and-lubricating-16-oz-liquid-can-with-sprayer-antique-gun-oil","title":"Ballistol Multi-Purpose Cleaning and Lubricating 16 oz Liquid Can with Sprayer - Antique Gun Oil","description":"Collector's often ask us what product we use for lubricating, cleaning, and preserving our antique firearms; the answer is Ballistol!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Biodegradable; won't harm the environment\u003cbr\u003e- 16 oz Liquid Can with Spray Applicator\u003cbr\u003e- Preserves and protects metal, wood, leather and plastics\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for lubricating and protecting firearms and just about anything else\u003cbr\u003e- Slightly alkaline in nature; neutralizes the effect of sweat and skin oils \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBallistol Multi-Purpose Oil lubricates, penetrates, protects and preserves. Good for firearms, leather, knives, tools, locks, marine wood, metal, rubber and other materials. Ballistol Multi-Purpose Oil is eco friendly, skin safe and contains no carcinogens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBallistol was developed for the German Army who requested an oil that would lubricate, clean, protect and preserve firearms and gun stocks as well as preserve leather gear. It is unmatched for cleaning firearms and minimizes the need for brushing and scraping barrels and chambers. It forms a protective film on the surface of metals and is capable of creeping into the finest cracks and fissures making Ballistol and excellent \"penetrant\" to help loosen frozen nuts and bolts. It will even protect wet surfaces. Unlike most lubricants, Ballistol emulsifies with water; when the water evaporates, Ballistol stays behind to protect the metal, plastic, wood or leather. Ballistol will keep all smooth leathers soft and moisturized (do not use on suede). It is also non-toxic and biodegradable; neither its use, disposal or decomposition will produce any by-products that are harmful to the environment. Coca Cola and many of Germany's famous breweries use Ballistol as does Bizerba, one of the largest precision scale manufacturers, who specifies Ballistol because it never gets sticky or increases friction over time. It's also a great silver and brass polish. Human sweat and skin oils are slightly acidic; their effect is similar to the etching process. Ballistol is slightly alkaline and neutralizes this effect. Of course Ballistol is also perfect for all the household chores any normal oil will do, but why settle for a \"normal\" oil when you can have one product that does so much more.","brand":"International Military Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30277846466629,"sku":"BAL120076","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/BAL120076A__01.jpg?v=1596171951"},{"product_id":"british-enfield-pattern-1853-rifle-musket-replacement-hardwood-wood-stock","title":"British Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket Replacement Hardwood Wood Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: High quality reproduction British Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket Replacement Hardwood Wood Stock. The stock is fully inleted and comes complete with brass trigger guard, brass butt plate, brass left side lock screw escutcheons, brass nose cap, blued steel ram rod and trigger assembly. The inlets are cut to approximate size so custom fitting of your specific parts will be required. Wood is sanded but untreated for you to stain and finish. (With some skill this stock can be converted to be an Pattern 1864 Snider rifle stock). Approximate overall length is 50\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket (also known as the Pattern 1853 Enfield, P53 Enfield, and Enfield rifle-musket) was a .577 calibre Minié-type muzzle-loading rifled musket, used by the British Empire from 1853 to 1867; after which many were replaced in service by the cartridge-loaded Snider–Enfield rifle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Enfield P53 was introduced to Indian troops under British rule in 1856.[7] The Enfield rifle-musket was a contributing cause of the Indian rebellion of 1857. Sepoys in the British East India Company's armies in India were issued with the new rifle in 1857, and rumours were spread that the cartridges (referring here to paper-wrapped powder and projectile, not to metallic cartridges) were greased with beef tallow, pig fat, or a combination of the two – a situation abhorrent to Hindu and Muslim soldiers based on religious beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritish military drills of the time required soldiers to tear open by biting open the prepared cartridge, pour the gunpowder contained within down the barrel, snap off the greased end of the cartridge containing the bullet at the muzzle, ram it home, bring up the rifle to the hip, replace the percussion cap, ready the rifle by setting the sights and moving it to full cock, then to present the rifle, marking the target and squeezing the trigger. The musketry books also recommended that, \"Whenever the grease around the bullet appears to be melted away, or otherwise removed from the cartridge, the sides of the bullet should be made wet in the mouth before putting it into the barrel; the saliva will serve the purpose of grease for the time being\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe idea of having anything which might be tainted with pig or beef fat in their mouths was unacceptable to the Indian soldiers, and when they objected it was suggested that they were more than welcome to make up their own batches of cartridges, using a religiously acceptable greasing agent such as ghee or vegetable oil. This seemed to prove that the issued cartridges were, in fact, greased with pig and\/or beef fat. A further suggestion that the Sepoys tear the cartridges open with their hands (instead of biting them open) was rejected as impractical – many of the Sepoys had been undertaking musket drill daily for years, and the practice of biting the cartridge open was second nature to them. Incidentally, after the Mutiny, manuals amended the method of opening the cartridge to, \"Bring the cartridge to the forefinger and thumb of the left hand, and with the arm close to the body, carefully tear off the end without spilling the powder.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a consequence of British fears, the Indian infantry's long arms were modified to be less accurate by reaming out the rifling of the Pattern 1853 making it a smooth bore[citation needed] and the spherical \/ ball shot does not require greasing, just a patch. This greatly reduced the gun's potency and effectiveness, as did replacing the variable distance rear sight to a fixed sight. This became the Pattern 1858. However, due to the now thinner walls, the barrel would bulge and bursting was not an unknown problem. Furthermore, with the bayonet fitted excessive flexing became an issue. To remedy this, an urgent order was placed in England for around 12,000 new barrels made specifying with a thicker barrel wall. This became the very scarce Enfield Pattern 1859 which in good to very good condition attracts a premium. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Enfield 1853 rifle-musket was also used by both the North and the South in the American Civil War, and was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war, surpassed only by the Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket. The Confederates imported more Enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun runners. It has been estimated that over 900,000 P53 Enfields were imported into America and saw service in every major engagement from the Battle of Shiloh (April, 1862) and the Siege of Vicksburg (May 1863), to the final battles of 1865. The gun was highly sought after in the Confederate ranks. According to a survey taken by British officials during the early stages of war on the arms of the Western Confederate Forces, nearly 70% were armed with smoothbore arms, such as the Model 1842 Springfield. Later in the war the same survey was taken, they found that more than 75% had acquired a rifle, mainly the Pattern 1853 Enfield.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe P53 Enfields capabilities were largely lost by the lack of marksmanship training by both the Union and Confederacy. Most soldiers were not trained to estimate ranges or to properly adjust their sights to account for the \"rainbow-like\" trajectory of the large calibre conical projectile. Unlike their British counterparts who attended extensive musketry training, new Civil War soldiers seldom fired a single cartridge until their first engagement. After the end of the war, hundreds of formerly Confederate Enfield 1853 muskets were sold from the American arms market to the Tokugawa shogunate, as well as some prominent Japanese domains including Aizu and Satsuma. These units were later used in the Boshin War, and some remaining in Satsuma were also used by rebelling former samurai in the Satsuma Rebellion about a decade later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32049136304197,"sku":"ANB1853","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ANB1853__02.jpg?v=1627009730"},{"product_id":"brunswick-p-1837-percussion-two-groove-rifle-replacement-hardwood-wood-stock","title":"Brunswick P-1837 Percussion Two Groove Rifle Replacement Hardwood Wood Stock","description":"New Made Item: High quality reproduction British Brunswick P-1837 Percussion Two Groove Rifle Replacement Hardwood Wood Stock. The stock is fully inleted and comes complete with brass trigger guard, brass butt plate, brass patch box cover and clasp, brass left side lock screw escutcheon, brass nose cap, blued steel ram rod and trigger assembly. The inlets are cut to approximate size so custom fitting of your specific parts will be required. Wood is sanded but untreated for you to stain and finish. Approximate overall length is 46\".\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Brunswick rifle was a large calibre (.704) muzzle-loading percussion rifle manufactured for the British Army at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield in the early 19th century. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Brunswick rifle was one of several designs submitted to replace the Baker rifle. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick rifle used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring its evaluation, it was noted that the Brunswick's unique round meant that the Brunswick rifle could not fire the standard British paper cartridges in use at the time. The rifle was also noted as being very heavy, and that it fired a relatively low velocity round. Despite these detriments, the rifle performed much better than expected, and the Master-General of Ordnance ordered the rifle to be produced with a 30-inch barrel of .654 caliber. The new rifle was designed to accept a bayonet, though the design was changed with the mounting moved farther back since experience had shown that the Baker rifle could not be fired with its bayonet fixed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn December 1836, trials were conducted to compare the Brunswick rifle against the Baker rifle. The Brunswick rifle proved to be equally accurate at shorter ranges, and more accurate at longer ranges. The Brunswick rifle also proved to require less cleaning than the Baker rifle. Evaluators also noted that the simplified two groove design of the Brunswick was likely to have a longer service life than the barrel of the Baker, and the Brunswick rifle was noted as being very rugged overall. In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlmost immediately, the caliber was changed from .654 to .704 under a new program of standardization. An altered pattern was submitted in August 1837, and the first bulk order of 1000 rifles was given on October 25, 1837. In January of the following year, it became apparent that 600 of these would be required urgently for Col. Brown’s Battalion of the Rifle Brigade and that the Enfield factory would not be able to supply them in time. Thus the whole order was put out to the trade in London at a charge of 38s per rifle. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1838, and the first mass-produced rifles were issued to the Rifle Brigade, the Canadian Rifle Regiment, and a few specialized units in 1840.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Brunswick rifle developed a reputation for being difficult to load, but was fairly well received and remained in production for almost 50 years. The rifle was used in England and assorted colonies and outposts throughout the world. Several refinements were made to the design during its production life, and production of the rifle was finally discontinued in 1885.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Brunswick was also manufactured in Belgium. Limited numbers of Brunswick rifles were imported to the United States during the Civil War. Some of those ended up in the hands of units like the 26th Louisiana Infantry, which was partly equipped with Brunswicks during the Siege of Vicksburg.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe rifle takes its name from the German state of Brunswick.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pattern 1836 featured the original back action lock and the single compartment patch box. The first of these were .654 caliber. This was changed fairly early in the rifle's life, and most were .704 caliber. All subsequent patterns were .704 caliber.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pattern 1840 featured a dual compartment patch box, and had several minor improvements to the Pattern 1836.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pattern 1841 replaced the back action lock with a side lock. However, this lock change was not put into manufacturing until 1845. This version also used a wrought iron barrel instead of twisted steel, and a simple plug that replaced the break-off breech plug used in earlier patterns.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pattern 1848 featured other minor improvements, and used an improved bayonet latch with the locking notch located halfway along the bayonet bar on its upper side. Only a few batches of rifles produced for the British Army were fitted with this improvement.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA heavier version in .796 caliber was produced for the Royal Navy.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCopies of the Brunswick rifle were made in Nepal, from approximately 1840 to 1860. These copies were apparently hand made, and as such their details varied slightly. 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This a fantastic very early production Land Pre-Brown Bess Pattern Musket, which predates the official introduction of the pattern in 1722. Unlike the first official pattern, it does not have any nose cap, and is all iron mounted, including the ramrod pipes and the escutcheon on the back of the wrist that the upper trigger guard screw threads into. This is almost certainly the earliest example we have had of a flintlock design that would morph and later serve the British Empire for over 100 years! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1719 piece is among a diverse group of infantry patterns issued in the 'teens when King George I assumed the throne and the Board of Ordnance began to seek features for a more widely standardized infantry musket for the British army. Such efforts stepped up through the 1720's, and would result in the design known as the King's Pattern Land Musket (aka the Pattern 1730 Brown Bess).The design features of muskets in the 'teens were largely at the discretion of the Colonel's who were each charged by the Crown with equipping their own regiments. This is therefore a rare surviving example of a \"Colonel's\" musket of the 'teens. But this specific musket is designed and in large part produced in the Tower for the Board of Ordnance, rather than being designed and produced for a British household armory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of who ordered and who produced these Colonel's Muskets, to varying extents, these muskets had design cues taken from the large orders of Dutch Infantry muskets previously acquired under Queen Anne to wage the War of the Spanish Succession. The striated trigger guard with pinched ends and the needle-like projection from the buttplate tang are typical of the aforementioned Dutch infantry muskets. The 46\"  0.75 cal barrel, serpentine sideplate, the forestock swell, and the deeply grooved handrail of the butt stock are further examples of ideal features of the Dutch muskets which the Board of Ordnance placed on \"the King's Pattern wish list\" to be eventually adopted as standard features for the Brown Bess. Many of these design and ergonomic features are notable improvements over the preceding British-made Pattern 1703 muskets. Design-wise, this musket is a cousin of Colonel's muskets made about the same time for British regiments by Predden. In terms of overall scale, design, and ergonomics, this Tower Musket and the Predden musket are recognizable links in the chain of development which would result in the Brown Bess a decade later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initials \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carved in the stock also merit mention and could denote American Colonial use. By the time of British colonial wars in North America in the mid to late 1700's, pre-Brown Bess arms would be considered obsolete. Such obsolete arms were therefore shipped to North American for use by Colonial militias in the mid to late 18th century. By the time of the American Revolution, an American patriot, un-constrained by rules of the Crown would have gladly denoted ownership by carving his initials in the stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a very early flat unbeveled \"banana\" shaped lock marked with the correct \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GR\u003c\/strong\u003e under the hammer for King George I, and \u003cstrong\u003eTOWER \/ 19\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lock plate tail for manufacture in \u003cstrong\u003e1719\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also has a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWNED BROAD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e \"lock viewer's\" marking under the flash pan, which is the correct type with a rear shield. It is an early style three screw lock, which has only a single screw behind the hammer, a style changed between 1757 and 1762 that indicated the use of a shorter sear spring. It also has a simplified \"swan neck\" cock, and there is no frizzen support \"bridle\" going from the pan, the earliest design for these. The lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, though it definitely is a bit stiff. We also noted that the frizzen has had a new face soldered or brazed on, covering what was most likely a very worn surface. The musket looks to have seen long and relatively heavy use, indicated by the amount of powder burn around the touch hole, and the bore is also worn out to about 0.76\" from the original 0.75\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel has an overall peppered patina, but does not show any major rust scaling or pitting, except near the touch hole.. It is marked with what looks to be \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side of the breech. The top of the barrel has the correct \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GR\u003c\/strong\u003e marking over a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ CROSSED SCEPTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e marking, indicating Pre-1813 military inspection at the Ordnance Proof house on Tower Wharf close to the Tower of London. There are no other markings that we can see on the musket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock has a lovely brown color, showing wear and stress cracks from being over 250 of age. It was most likely finished solid brown at one point, but cleaning over the centuries has removed a good deal of that, though it is still visible on the fore stock areas. There is some cracking and chipping around the lock plate, which is typical, an there is also some wear and missing material on the fore stock next to the barrel. There look to be some old repairs along the barrel wood line, though we cannot tell if new wood was grafted on or not. The swell in the stock where the ramrod enters is still fully apparent, as is the \"bannister rail\" on the butt stock, which shows some personalization on both sides. Both sling swivels are still present and easily moveable, and the iron fitted wooden ramrod is in lovely condition, with a clearing worm on the narrow end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of a Land Pre-Brown Bess Infantry Musket, the precursor to the model of a musket used around the world for over 100 years. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1719\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 0.76\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 46 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 61 5\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brown Bess\" is a nickname of uncertain origin for the British Army's muzzle-loading smoothbore flintlock Land Pattern Musket and its derivatives. The musket design remained in use for over a hundred years with many incremental changes in its design. These versions include the Long Land Pattern, the Short Land Pattern, the India Pattern, the New Land Pattern Musket, and the Sea Service Musket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Land Pattern musket and its derivatives, all 0.75 inches caliber flintlock muskets, were the standard long guns of the British Empire's land forces from 1722 until 1838, when they were superseded by a percussion cap smoothbore musket. The British Ordnance System converted many flintlocks into the new percussion system known as the Pattern 1839 Musket. A fire in 1841 at the Tower of London destroyed many muskets before they could be converted. Still, the Brown Bess saw service until the middle of the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost male citizens of the thirteen colonies of British America were required by law to own arms and ammunition for militia duty. The Long Land Pattern was a common firearm in use by both sides in the American War of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1808 during the Napoleonic Wars, the United Kingdom subsidized Sweden (during the period when Finland was under Swedish rule) in various ways as the British government anxiously wanted to keep an ally in the Baltic Sea region. These included deliveries of significant numbers of Brown Bess-muskets for use in the Finnish War of 1808 to 1809.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Musket Wars (1820s–30s), Māori warriors used Brown Besses purchased from European traders at the time. Some muskets were sold to the Mexican Army, which used them during the Texas Revolution of 1836 and the Mexican–American War of 1846 to 1848. Brown Besses saw service in the First Opium War and during the Indian rebellion of 1857. Zulu warriors, who had also purchased them from European traders, used them during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. One was even used in the Battle of Shiloh in 1862, during the American Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43626648272965,"sku":"ONAC25230","price":59995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/IMG-9618.jpg?v=1758359069"},{"product_id":"original-british-rare-early-georgian-break-action-removable-steel-cartridge-breech-loading-flintlock-10-bore-by-rowland-of-london-from-keith-neal-collection-circa-1720","title":"Original British Rare Early Georgian Break-Action Removable Steel Cartridge Breech Loading Flintlock 10-Bore By Rowland of London from Keith Neal Collection - Circa 1720","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This exceptional piece represents a remarkable opportunity for collectors, offering a fine example of an extremely rare early breech-loading system that utilizes a \u003cstrong\u003ereloadable\u003c\/strong\u003e steel “cartridge.” The mechanism operates by pulling back the sliding trigger guard, which allows the action to break open and the barrel to tip upward, permitting removal of the cartridge from the breech. Simultaneously, the flash pan rotates and opens toward a small adjacent compartment, automatically “self-priming” with powder for the next discharge. This ingenious system was far ahead of its time and required a very high level of craftsmanship to execute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firearm measures 42 1\/4 inches in overall length and features a 26 5\/8 inch 10-bore swamped, three-stage tip-up barrel engraved with acanthus foliage. The gun is extensively decorated throughout, including a distinctive “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDevil’s Mask\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e” engraved on the finial of the barrel tang. It is stocked in beautifully figured walnut, with a carved shell relief surrounding the tang. There is an old repaired crack at the grip area, which has not been altered. The rear of the wrist is fitted with a decorative escutcheon bearing the owner’s monogram, which appears to read either “PR” or “TR.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate is marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR \/ ROWLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, while the top of the octagonal breech is inscribed \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eR - ROWLAND - LONDINI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the maker as Robert Rowland of London. “Londini” is the Latinized form of London, commonly used during the period. Rowland was admitted to the freedom of the Gunmakers’ Company by redemption on April 7, 1715, and died in 1721. He is known to have produced firearms for the London merchant John Tournay (“Near London Bridge or near Kingston in Surrey”), including both a gun and a rifle dated 1718, each employing the same breech-loading and self-priming system seen here. The left facet of the barrel bears the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GP\u003c\/strong\u003e gunmaker’s proof mark and the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e viewed mark from the London Proof House, with an R within a Vase mark between them, likely a personal proof mark used by Rowland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttached by a wire to the trigger guard is a nickel die stamped collection tag reading \u003cstrong\u003eWILLIAM KEITH NEAL COLLECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring crossed guns surmounted by a stag’s head emblem. Beneath this appears the motto\u003cstrong\u003e TRUTH WILL CONQUER\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the reverse is stamped with collection number \u003cstrong\u003eG318\u003c\/strong\u003e. W. Keith Neal was a renowned English writer, collector, and firearms enthusiast who assembled one of the most important private collections of antique firearms ever known. This specific style of early breech-loader by Rowland is documented in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat British Gunmakers, 1570–1740\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back (pp. 403–404, plates 169 a–e). While we do not have a copy of this work to confirm whether this exact firearm is illustrated, it is confirmed as having been part of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eKeith Neal collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is very good overall, with a pleasing, well-developed patina across the metal surfaces and no indication of neglect or abuse. The bore is clean and clear, with some evidence of prior fouling. The action remains fully functional, though the self-priming mechanism has not been tested to confirm continued operation. The reloadable steel cartridge or chamber is a later replacement, likely produced during the 19th century after the original components were lost more than a century earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding collector’s opportunity that is unlikely to present itself more than once in a lifetime. Historic firearms of this caliber typically remain in established collections for decades, only briefly reappearing on the market before passing into the care of a new custodian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Production: Circa 1720\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 10 Bore - about .775\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 26 5\/8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 42 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44913773674565,"sku":"ONAC26BMA28","price":22995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/IMG_4417_1.jpg?v=1778000720"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-model-1822-28-percussion-converted-contract-musket-by-robert-johnson-of-middleton-ct-dated-1834","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Model 1822\/28 Percussion Converted Contract Musket by Robert Johnson of Middleton, CT. - Dated 1834","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: One Only. The U.S. Model 1822 Musket was a .69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42-inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1816 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. One of the most noticeable differences in the Model 1822 is the attachment of the lower sling swivel. The forward part of the trigger bow was provided with an enlargement which was drilled to receive the sling swivel rivet. Previously, the sling swivel had been affixed to a stud in front of the trigger bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1822 was produced by the Springfield Armory, Harpers Ferry Armory, and numerous other contractors, such as \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Johnson of Middleton, Connecticut\u003c\/strong\u003e. There were several large contracts issued based on the current design starting in 1828, resulting in these being referred to as the Model 1822\/28. It was eventually replaced by the Springfield Model 1835, which is also considered by many to be a continuation of the Model 1816. These were sometimes referred to as \"Whitney Flintlocks\" due to the large number made in New Haven, Connecticut by Eli Whitney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1850s, many of the Flintlock Muskets in Arsenal were converted to Percussion, which was a much more reliable and water-resistant ignition system. This involved all variants of the Model of the 1816, and helped to standardize the types of ammunition carried by the soldiers in the field. The easiest conversion type, often referred to as the “Belgian” style conversion, was to simply tap a threaded hole in the top of the breach of the barrel to permit the fitting of a percussion cone (aka “nipple”). The lock had the frizzen and other external parts removed, and the pan mostly cut off. Many of these were then used during the Civil War by local militias, especially in the South, which did not have the same industrial capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example still has the remnants of the brass pan intact on the lock plate, and was made contractor produced, as indicated by the markings under the hammer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Eagle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJOHNSON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has markings on the lock plate tail:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1834\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDD'N CONN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Johnson was a major U.S. Government contract arms supplier during the first half of the 19th century, active from 1822 to 1854. Previously he had operated with John. D Johnson (presumed relative) beginning in 1814. The Johnson plant was located on Lower Pameacha Creek, Middletown, Conn. The firm signed a contract on September 25, 1829, to deliver 3,000 stands of arms at the rate of 600 per year with a cost of $12.25 each to the storekeeper in Middletown, Conn.. For more information please see Peter A. Schmidt's book \u003cem\u003eU.S. Military Flintlock Muskets and Their Bayonets, The Later Years 1816 through the Civil War\u003c\/em\u003e, page 162.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in very nice original condition, with a lovely patina showing decades of careful cleaning. It does however look to have seen extensive use after conversion to percussion, and possibly before. There is a large amount of past powder burn in this area, which has unfortunately removed all of the original markings from the breech end of the barrel. The rest of the metalwork however is very well preserved, with the markings on the lock plate very crisp, and the rest of the barrel showing a lovely mottled gray patina, with just a bit of past peppering. The fittings are in similar condition, and have a great aged look.. The lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, though the mainspring is quite strong, so it takes some effort to cock. We checked the bore, and it now measures about 0.70\", so it definitely is worn. The interior shows rusting near the muzzle, and while the bore is clear, it shows overall past fouling and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood stock is in very good condition, with a lovely color and grain. It shows wear and denting commensurate with age, as to be expected on a gun that saw such long service, however it shows no signs of major restoration or damage. There are no cracks, repairs or other major issues, just honest wear from service. There is a CRISP oval script \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e car cartouche on the left side by the lock screws, which we have not been able to identify. There is the correct \u003cstrong\u003eU S\u003c\/strong\u003e stamping on the butt plate, and there is also some type of cartouche next to it on the spine, which we cannot identify. Both sling swivels are present and functional, however the ramrod is definitely a recent replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very good contractor made example of an early stage in the evolution of the U.S. Musket, which saw further service by being converted to percussion. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1834\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .69\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 42 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 57 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the Model 1822 Musket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe War of 1812 had revealed many weaknesses in American muskets. The Model 1812 Musket was created in an attempt to improve both the design and manufacture of the musket. The Model 1816 made further improvements, and replaced the Model 1812. The Model 1812 had borrowed heavily from the design of the French Charleville model 1777 musket, and this design was retained for the Model 1816. The Model 1816 had a 42 inch long .69 caliber smoothbore barrel, similar to the Model 1812, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the Model 1812. The Model 1816 also had a more straight lined stock. The overall length of the weapon was 58 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1816 musket was originally produced at the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Arsenals between 1816 and 1844. Around 675,000 were made, more than any other flintlock in U.S. history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1816 was originally produced as a flintlock musket. Like many flintlock muskets, many of these were later converted to percussion cap, as the percussion cap system was much more reliable and weather resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model of Springfield musket was used by Texans during the Texas Revolution and by the US Army and militia during the Mexican-American War. During this conflict, the flintlock version of the Model 1816 was preferred by U.S. regular forces, due to percussion cap supply concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was also used during the early years of the American Civil War until around 1862.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany improvements to the Model 1816 were made, producing the Model 1822, Model 1835, Model 1840, and Model 1842. U.S. Ordnance Department referred to these as different models, but in other U.S. government documents they are referred to as a continuation of the Model 1816. Modern histories are similarly inconsistent in the nomenclature of these weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. 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