Based on the French design of the Charleville 1777, the Springfield Model 1816 is a .69 caliber flintlock rifle manufactured in the United States in the 19th century. Produced in nearly 700,000 units, it served for almost 40 years, notably in the wars against Native Americans, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War.


 Main features


 Caliber: (.69) (round lead bullet weighing approximately (28 g).
 Original flint mechanism (several thousand were later converted to percussion).
 Range and rate of fire: Limited effective range. Rate of fire of 2 to 3 shots per minute.
 Length: 49-inch barrel.


 This is the first American musket to have been subcontracted to private manufacturers in addition to the Springfield factory.


 Tactical design: Lacking a rear sight, it was designed for mass firing in formation rather than for individual precision.


 Despite some repairs carried out while the weapon was in service, this example is in exceptional condition!


 No permit is required in Canada to purchase this weapon.