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Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Arsenal - Unconverted - Dated 1816 Martini-Henry Parts There are several labels whichOriginal 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