This 1812 dated U.S. Model 1795 Springfield Musket was likely rushed into service at the outbreak of the War of 1812. 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. Model 1795s saw heavy use during the War of 1812. Type III Model 1795s are dated from 1809 to 1814 with this example dated "1812" dated on the tail of the lock and buttplate tang. The lock has a script "US/eagle/SPRINGFIELD" at the center. The top of the barrel is stamped "US" (faint) and the left side of the barrel is stamped with "P/eagle head/V" proofs and a deep condemnation mark. Includes a period leather sling and US socket bayonet. Provenance: The George Moller Collection