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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Springfield Flintlock
Type:Armament; Fishing/Trapping/Hunting
Place Made:Springfield, Massachusetts
Measurements:overall: 57 1/2 in; 146.05 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.B.1.4
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
United States Springfield flintlock musket. Model 1821 - sometimes termed Model 1822. Three bands on the barrel, swivel rings, 6 3/4" lock plate, ramrod missing, 16" bayonet. This musket was the first flintlock, smooth bore musket to be made on the interchangeable parts system. With slight changes, it was made in large quantities until 1840, and was used up to the Civil War. Marked on lock plate "Springfield".
Length of barrel: 42"
Weight: 9 lbs
S stamped on under side of butt

Tags:
firearms; weapons

Subjects:
Firearms; Weapons

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