Manufactured circa 1831 to 1844, this Model 1816 Type III Musket is marked "HARPERS / FERRY / 1835" vertically at the rear of the lock plate with the "eagle/shield" above "US" between the hammer and the pan. The top left breech end of the barrel is marked with the number "623" and has the "V / P / eagle head" proofs and the letter "V" on the left flat. The number "623" is also marked on top of the middle barrel band and ahead of the trigger guard on the trigger guard plate. The barrel tang is dated 1835. There is the letter "R" stamped on the hammer spring. Mounted with a full walnut stock with the left flat stamped with a faint "AR" and two "V"s and the buttplate tang is marked "US". Complete with an original button head steel ramrod.

Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled silver gray patina and are free of any pitting. With the exception of a repair at the top of the wrist, (crack visible), and a couple of minor age cracks on the underside, the stock remains solid and is very good with some minor chips along the edge of the butt and ram rod channel, and some overall minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is very good.