Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy Dated 1820 with New York State Marking - Unconverted Royal Air Force and CROWN" denoting "Air Ministry"

and CROWN" denoting "Air Ministry" packed together with 50+" cloth covered cable containing all the connecting wires to both Ear phones and Console plug which is also included

which has oxidized to a lovely patina on the badge

told Captain Heffernan:

This example is in excellent condition

with the expected age toning and discoloration due to age

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Contract Flintlock Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy Dated 1820 with New York State Marking - Unconverted Royal Air Force and CROWN" denoting "Air Ministry"Original 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