Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy Dated 1820 with New York State Marking - Unconverted WWI The nickel grip eagle is

The nickel grip eagle is the "high-necked" type with the beak pointing slightly up

with only a few traces visible with a magnifying glass

•- Original Enlistment Record recorded April 4th

The Reichspost finally ceased to function with the German Instrument of Surrender on May 8

The helmet does appear to have original paint

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy Dated 1820 with New York State Marking - Unconverted WWI The nickel grip eagle isOriginal 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