This 69. caliber musket is essentially the model 1816 with small amounts of modification designs made by the U.S. Government during the period years of 1822 & 1828. The example shown here was produced at the Harpers Ferry Armory in the year 1839. This was the last model infantry Flintlock musket made at Harpers Ferry (the last of the flintlock musket model of 1840 was not put into production at HP only at Springfield Armory and with some various contractors). The records from Harpers Ferry show that the annual production number was 5,850 for this arm in 1839.

This example is still in its original flintlock configuration with all original parts present. The lock exhibits a strong action on the half cock and full cock position, as well as a strong fizzen spring. The barrel surface does show signs of a medium to heavy grade form of pitting in and around the breech and touch hole area, but gradually lightens as the barrel progresses toward the muzzle. The ramrod is original to this weapon with the button head designed for the round ball and threading at the opposite end for the ball pull and worm. Both of the side lock screws, screw plate, breech screw and butt plate are stamped with the number ‘2’ on their surfaces. Barrel proof marks of V P over the eagle’s head is visible at the breech area and the date of 1839 (partially visible) correlates with the same date as on the lock face.

The walnut stock is solid and in excellent condition, considering its age. There are scratches and some surface nicks, but no cracks to the wrist area. Most of the scars and nicks are located in and around the butt surfaces and a small scar is located on the wood at the lower lock mortise area.

A nice and complete example of a Harpers Ferry manufactured, original military Flintlock Musket.

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