{"product_id":"original-war-of-1812-u-s-springfield-model-1812-flintlock-musket-by-springfield-armory-dated-1812-unconverted","title":"Original War of 1812 U.S. Springfield Model 1812 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory Dated 1812 - Unconverted","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1812 Musket was a .69 caliber, flintlock musket designed and manufactured by the Springfield Armory. In the years after the War of 1812, due to deficiencies perceived in the model 1795, the U.S. wanted them quickly replaced, and so also contracted out various orders to gun manufacturers of the time. This example however was made at the Government arsenal in Springfield Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we offer a lovely patinated U.S. M-1812 .69 Caliber Flintlock Infantry Musket, which looks to have seen long use in the past, and then was tastefully cleaned.. The flat lock plate is marked with the correct \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eover a crisp \u003cstrong\u003eFederal Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eSPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e in an arc below. 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. The lock plate tail is marked clearly with the date \u003cstrong\u003e1812\u003c\/strong\u003e, and testing the lock shows will fire at both half and full cock due to wear on the tumbler. The barrel breech area does show powder burn around the touch hole, and the pan also shows some oxidation. Past oxidation and cleaning have unfortunately removed any markings that were present on the breech area, however there is still an \u003cstrong\u003e1812\u003c\/strong\u003e present on the tang of the butt plate, correct for this era of manufacture. The musket measures 56 1\/2 inches in overall length, with a barrel 42 inches long, and comes complete with an original ramrod, however it looks to be period replacement. The bore is closer to .72\" than to .69\", so it definitely did see a substantial amount of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has been fully cleaned and put into excellent display condition. The condition of this musket is very good, showing a very nice patinated finish on the metalwork, with areas of past peppering and pitting visible in many areas. The walnut stock has been cleaned and waxed to look its best. It does show the expected dents and dings from long service, and there are repaired cracks on both sides of the stock near the lock area and wrist. We can also see some past repairs as well. There are some stress cracks near the rear of the lock and near the rear lock screw, both common places for these to occur. The upper sling swivel is present, however the lower one is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early Flintlock Musket that can fit into any advanced U.S. Martial Collection in just lovely service used condition and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1812\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: originally .69\" - now about .72\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 42 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 56 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the Model 1812 Musket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe War of 1812 revealed many weaknesses in the earlier Model 1795 Musket. The Model 1812 was an attempt to improve both the design and manufacturing process of the musket. The design borrowed heavily from the French Charleville model 1777 musket. The Springfield Model 1812 musket arrived too late to be of use in the War of 1812 but would later become standard issue to regular infantry and militia units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1812 was a .69 caliber smoothbore musket, with a 42-inch (107 cm) barrel and a 54-inch (137 cm) stock, and a total length of 57-inch (145 cm). The Model 1812 was produced only at Springfield: the M1795 would continue in production at Harpers Ferry into 1818.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1812 was produced in a quantity of almost 30,000 between the years 1814 and 1816. It was replaced by the Model 1816 Musket. However, the Model 1812 remained in service for many years, and was even used in the American Civil War, mostly by the Confederate forces. By the start of the Civil war, the weapon was considered to be old and obsolete but was needed to fill arms shortages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Model 1812 muskets were later converted to percussion lock firing mechanisms. The percussion cap system was much more reliable and weatherproof than the flintlock system used on the Model 1812 in its original configuration.\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":44847013789765,"sku":"ONSV26MFD003","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26MFD003.jpg?v=1775257781","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-war-of-1812-u-s-springfield-model-1812-flintlock-musket-by-springfield-armory-dated-1812-unconverted","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}