Late production U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type IV muskets such as this one were manufactured between late 1813 through early 1815 using a mixture of leftover components on hand at the armory while also implementing changes in the transition leading up to the Model 1812. The Model 1795 lock has a projecting point at the rear with an updated round shaped hammer, and is marked with the script "US" over the federal eagle and shield emblem above "SPRINGFIELD" (arched) at the center and "1815" at the tail. "1815" date also marked on the buttplate tang. The barrel is of the shorter length as on the Model 1812 and has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle and "US" along with "P/eagle head/V" proofs at the breech. Brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the upper barrel band. Sling swivels are mounted through studs on the middle band and trigger guard finial. Script "US" marked on the left stock flat. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked twice at the toe of the stock. Includes socket bayonet, leather sling, and wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection