1824 Dated Antique U.S. Harpers Ferry Arsenal Model 1816 Flintlock Musket

Authentic Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket (Type II) made by Harpers Ferry Armory in 1824.
69 caliber. Single shot muzzleloader. 42" long, round barrel; secured by three barrel rings.

Iron mountings. Metal parts finished bright or browned, or combination; the lock plate case hardened; detachable brass flash pan without fence. Steel ramrod with button shaped head. Bayonet lug on top of barrel at muzzle.

Walnut stock, featuring a low, almost eliminated comb.

Lock plate marking: Harpers Ferry and date produced, vertically behind hammer. Forward of hammer an American eagle motif US or U.S. Barrel: Barrel marked at breech; P/(eaglehead)/V. (Eaglehead on this rifle is corroded away and unclear).