Original U.S. Civil War M-1816 Musket Converted to Tape Primer Short Rifle by Frankford Arsenal Books & Films Our example here is marked

Our example here is marked S

while still being highly reliable

This example was painted white and decorated for the war effort to help sell WAR BONDS

He died in 1846

it was not prepared at all for the artillery and tank supported invasion from the North

Original U.S. Civil War M-1816 Musket Converted to Tape Primer Short Rifle by Frankford Arsenal Books & Films Our example here is markedOriginal item: Only One Available. The US Springfield Arsenal Model 1816 Musket was a . 69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It was a replacement for the Model 1812 musket, which itself was based heavily on the French Charleville M 1777 musket. Compared to the model 1812, the 1816 had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet. The Model 1816 also had a more straight lined stock.