Original U.S. Model 1812 Flintlock Musket by Eli Whitney with N. HAVEN Lock Marking Converted to Artillery Carbine - c. 1812 - 1816 Brown Bess Muskets There are very faint proof

There are very faint proof marks visible on the 44" smooth bore barrel

Really a great view into the life of a German Kriegsmarine sailor during WWII

We just received this from the family of a WWII soldier who was part of the XX Corps

indicating that the recipient was not involved in front line combat during the war

and therefore are

Original U.S. Model 1812 Flintlock Musket by Eli Whitney with N. HAVEN Lock Marking Converted to Artillery Carbine - c. 1812 - 1816 Brown Bess Muskets There are very faint proofOriginal 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. On July 18th 1812 ELI WHITNEY received a U. S. Government Order for 15,000 Flintlock Muskets,