Original War of 1812 U.S. Springfield Model 1812 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory with Unit Marking - dated 1814 Antique Long Guns Mercury capsule #11

Mercury capsule #11

Battalion was formed as the Scottish Borderers Militia

though it is still relatively soft and has no real damage or flaking The correct early aluminum liner band is marked 64 n

However it is definitely worn and has shrunk a bit

Year of Manufacture: circa 1768 - 1775

Original War of 1812 U.S. Springfield Model 1812 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory with Unit Marking - dated 1814 Antique Long Guns Mercury capsule #11Original Item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1812 Musket was a . 69 caliber, flintlock musket designed and manufactured by the Springfield Armory. In the years after the War of 1812, due to deficiencies perceived in the model 1795, the U. S. wanted them quickly replaced, and so also contracted out various orders to gun manufacturers of the time. This example however was made at the Government arsenal in Springfield Massachusetts. The flat