Model 1816 muskets were primarily used in conflicts with various Native American groups after the War of 1812 and were also used into the Mexican-American War era and the Civil War, generally after being converted to percussion. Features a top mounted bayonet stud, brass blade front sight, "E/g 90" marked on top at the breech, "P/eagle head/V" proofs on the left at the breech, "1818" on the barrel tang, "SPRING/FIELD/1818" on the tail of the lock and "eagle/US" at the center, faint circled script "ET" (Elisha Toby) cartouche on the left stock flat behind a faint circled script "PH/3" (Philip Hoffman) classification cartouche which would have been marked at a later time when this musket was inspected for worthiness of conversion to percussion (remains in its original flintlock configuration). A "GDM" George D. Moller collection mark is at the toe. Includes US socket bayonet and leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good with mottled heavy brown patina, scattered light pitting, and sharp markings in the metal. Stock is also very good as re-oiled with scattered scratches, an absent section on the left of the barrel tang, and some chips. Mechanically fine.