Springfield Model 1795, Type II, Flintlock Musket, 1809
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Artifact Overview
The Springfield Armory was the first Federal armory in America, dating to 1777. Together with the Harpers Ferry Armory, Springfield produced officially sanctioned firearms for Federal troops. The Springfield 1795 musket was the first standardized firearm made for the U.S. government. The 1795 model was produced until 1814.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Musket
Date Made
1809
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.0.47.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Steel (Alloy)
Inscriptions
1809 / SPRINGFIELD / US
underside of barrel: W / 3
interior lock: JL
top of stock: P / [eagle's head] / V / S
side plate proper left side of the stock has a series of indentations forming the letters "J" and "C"; between the letters are 2 diamond shapes consisting of 4 indentations per diamond
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