The Model 1795 was the first model manufactured by the young U.S. government at the new armories in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Like many early U.S. martial arms, it is copied from a French pattern, in this case the Model 1763/66 "Charleville" musket that was used by patriot forces during the Revolution. They remained in production into the War of 1812 and in use well-beyond and went through multiple production variations. This is what collectors have called a Type I (1799-1806). The buttplate is dated "1800," and the lock has an eagle over "US" at the center and "SPRINGFIELD" in an arch on the tail and the early curled toe on the frizzen. The barrel has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle and "P/eagle head/V" marks at the breech. The upper barrel band has a brass blade front sight on the rear, and sling swivels are fitted to the middle barrel band and a stud through the trigger guard finial. The stock has a fluted comb. The socket bayonet is unmarked. A collection marking is on the trigger guard bow.

Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration with mostly light gray patina in the upper sections, darker patina and mild pitting on the rear portions, heavier pitting at the vent, replaced bayonet stud, tool marks, and moderate overall wear. The refinished stock is also good and has fairly discreet repaired chips above the nose of the lock and to the left of the barrel tang, some minor chips and slivers absent at the edges, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine. The bayonet fits somewhat loose.