Original U.S. Model 1816 Contract Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy - Percussion Cone in Barrel Conversion - dated 1821 nChannel Various improved versions of the

Various improved versions of the Halifax were introduced

There are many areas where the paint is worn through

The 105 howitzers were in action

making it suitable for display in any edged weapon collection

Card in Russian and English

Original U.S. Model 1816 Contract Musket by Lemuel Pomeroy - Percussion Cone in Barrel Conversion - dated 1821 nChannel Various improved versions of theOriginal item: One Only. The U. S. Model 1816 Musket was a . 69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42 inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1812 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. Like the Model 1812, the Model 1816 borrowed heavily from the design of the French Charleville model 1777 musket, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the