31327- SPRINGFIELD U.S. MODEL 1812 TYPE III FLINTLOCK MUSKET DATED 1816. 42” round .69 cal. smoothbore barrel with “P/EAGLE HEAD/V” Springfield proofs at left breech. Lock plate stamped “1816” and “US/EAGLE/SPRINGFIELD”. Walnut stock with Ordnance Inspector’s oval cartouche at tail of side panel. Barrel a reconversion of an original 1812 barrel that had been converted by the cone system. The lock assembly is however completely original flint and dated 1816. All other parts original including the ramrod. Very good overall with stock having two very fine repaired hairlines at wrist and the Eagle stamp on the lock obscured by fine pitting. Working order. Nice looking display Model 1812 Type III with all original flint lock assembly at a very reasonable price. (SOLD-CALL FOR SOLD AMOUNT)