{"product_id":"original-u-s-war-of-1812-era-model-1795-flintlock-musket-made-by-springfield-armory-circa-1805-unconverted","title":"Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Model 1795 Flintlock Musket made by Springfield Armory Circa 1805 - Unconverted","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: One of a Kind. The Model 1795 was the first musket to be produced in the United States by Springfield and Harper's Ferry Arsenals, as well as contractor Eli Whitney. It was based heavily on the Charleville musket, Model 1763\/66, which had been imported in large numbers from the French during the American Revolution, and which at the time comprised the largest number of muskets in U.S. arsenals at about 20,000 muskets. The Model 1795 was used in the War of 1812, after which shortcomings in both the design and manufacturing process of the Model 1795 led to the development of the Model 1812 Musket at Springfield only, and eventually the Model 1816 Musket muskets at both armories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we offer a remarkable well cared for U.S. M-1795 .69 Caliber Flintlock Infantry Musket, which has had the metalwork struck bright from decades of cleaning. It is marked \u003cstrong\u003eSPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e in an arc on the Lock Plate tail, with a \u003cstrong\u003eFederal Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e over a script \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Many of these were contract made, but this example was made at the \u003cem\u003eUnited States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield\u003c\/em\u003e itself, located in Springfield Massachusetts. There is wear to the lock plate, and we can no longer see a date, though it is possible that this example was not dated. During this period there was a wide variety of different markings used on the lock plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel breech bears proof marks of \u003cstrong\u003eP \u003c\/strong\u003eover an\u003cstrong\u003e Eagle's Head \u003c\/strong\u003eover \u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side of the barrel. These markings had been introduced in 1799, replacing the earlier \"Liberty Cap\" marking. The barrel length is 43 3\/4 inches, which is a bit different from the later models. There was no official specification of barrel length for the model 1795, so the lengths varied from roughly 42 to 45 inches. As is correct there is no rear sight, with a brass front sight on the rear band of the nose cap \/ muzzle fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this musket is very good, showing a lovely bright finish on the metalwork and a great polished finish on the walnut stock. The lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full. We checked the bore, and it is clear, but shows dirt, fouling, dust, and other debris, as we generally do not clean the bores on these antique flintlocks. It also now has a muzzle diameter of around 0.72\", showing that it saw a good amount of use. This musket may well have seen service against the British in the War of 1812. Now fully cleaned and in a great display condition it is ready to join another U.S. Martial Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChance to own such a nice example of U.S. History do not come by often. This wonderful musket is ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1805\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 0.69\" - worn to 0.72\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 43 3\/4 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 58 5\/8 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the Model 1795 Musket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Springfield Model 1795 Musket was a .69 caliber flintlock musket manufactured in the late 18th century and early 19th century at both the Springfield and Harper's Ferry U.S. Armories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1795 a very elongated musket, retained many of the characteristics of the Charleville on which it was based. It had a 44 inches (110 cm) long .69 caliber barrel, a 56 inches (140 cm) stock, and a total length of 60 inches (150 cm). The original version had the bayonet lug on the bottom of the barrel but this was later moved to the top. Minor changes were made throughout production inclusive of a shorter barrel length of 42 inches (110 cm) on the later Harper's Ferry weapons. Barrels of Harper's Ferry 1795s were serial numbered up to some point in 1812: Springfield Model 1795's were never serial numbered. Springfield began the Model 1812 improvements in 1814, but Harper's Ferry continued on with the production of the Model 1795 until at least 1819 (early 1819 examples still used the M1795 lockplate) and never produced the Model 1812. Eventually, both armories incorporated improvements into the Model 1816 flintlock which were after a few years virtually identical. Most, but not all, parts will interchange on the Model 1816 muskets but the hand-crafted parts, and lack of set standards and patterns on the earlier Model 1795 weapons often means parts will not interchange easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical of smoothbore muskets, the M1795 had an effective range of about 50 yards (46 m) to 75 yards (69 m). The Model 1795 fired a smaller round than the British .75 caliber Brown Bess, but the Model 1795 also had both a slightly longer range and slightly better accuracy than the Brown Bess musket. This gave the American forces an advantage of range when they faced British forces in the War of 1812.\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\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":43246208122949,"sku":"ONAC25124","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25124__02.jpg?v=1753909149","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-war-of-1812-era-model-1795-flintlock-musket-made-by-springfield-armory-circa-1805-unconverted","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}