This is a Springfield smoothbore flintlock musket, Model 1816, dated 1828.

It was converted to percussion using a bolster alteration by Hewes & Phillips. The Model 1816 was originally designed as a flintlock muzzleloading, .69cal. smoothbore, manufactured from 1816 through 1840. Most were converted to percussion in the 1850s. This one was altered by Hewes & Phillips in Newark, New Jersey. The original breech of the barrel was simply cut away entirely and replaced with a new section reworked to accommodate a percussion ignition system. A three-leaf rear sight was also added.

The musket has a 42” barrel secured with three barrel-bands that in turn are held in place with iron band springs. Bore is bright and clean. Barrel has blued rear leaf site and a small, squarish-shaped front sight mounted on the upper barrel band. Small bayonet lug mounted on top of barrel at muzzle. Barrel is unmarked. Barrel surface is clean and mostly bright.

The early style of lockplate is marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1828” behind the rounded, high spur hammer. Forward of the hammer the “US” under a small eagle motif.

Original “button head” ramrod remains in excellent condition. Has both sling swivels, one at the middle band and one in front of the trigger guard bow. Butt plate is marked with a deep “US” on the tang. All gun metal is bright with many parts bearing small letter inspection stamps.

Black walnut stock has a nice color and finish. The edges of the raised “flats” on either side of the breech remain strong.  This stock is in very good condition.

A great early Springfield conversion musket!  [jet] [ph:L]

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