The Model 1795 Musket represents many firsts in U.S. martial arms including the first standardized and official model of musket manufactured for the U.S. Military and was based on the French "Charleville" Model 1766 muskets widely used during the American Revolution. Type III Model 1795s are dated from 1809 to 1814 with this example dated "1811" on the tail of the lock and "1812" on the buttplate tang, and appears to have been assembled this way. At this time, these muskets were typically rushed into service during the turmoil of the War of 1812. The lock is marked with a script "US" over an eagle and shield motif above a downward curved "SPRINGFIELD" at the center. The top of the breech is "US" acceptance marked. The left quarter of the breech is marked with "P/eagle head/V" proofs. Initials "LH" carved on the left of the buttstock, with "FM" carved on the right. Absent middle sling swivel.