^Lot 3276 US SPRINGFIELD 1816 PERCUSSION MUSKET.

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42". Brass blade front sight. Springfield Armory 1816 musket that was arsenal updated to percussion. Center of lock has eagle & "U.S." markings. Rear of lock marked "SPRINGFIELD 1837". Upper tang dated 1837. Rear of bbl. marked w/ circled P proof, eagle & "V". Walnut stock w/ three bands & bottom mounted sling swivels. Trumpet shaped ramrod present. Left stock flat has two faint inspector's cartouches. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked 1816 socket bayonet w/ 18" blade. Bayonet surfaces cleaned to bright w/ scattered oxidation, pitting & dings. CONDITION: stock has a small crack behind lock, some chipping in ramrod channel, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal appears to have been cleaned long ago w/ scattered oxidation & pitting. Oxidized bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22480/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1200.