Original War of 1812 U.S. Springfield Model 1812 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory with Unit Marking - dated 1814 German Afrikakorp • Wonderful bound packet of

• Wonderful bound packet of research that includes copies of photos of DS Kennedy

The cap is offered in very good condition with the exterior constructed of dark blue wool with red piping (artillery)

Year of Manufacture: 1886 - refitted 1890

The original leather blade buffer unfortunately is missing

with lots of ornamentation

Original War of 1812 U.S. Springfield Model 1812 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory with Unit Marking - dated 1814 German Afrikakorp • Wonderful bound packet ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1812 Musket was a . 69 caliber, flintlock musket designed and manufactured by the Springfield Armory. In the years after the War of 1812, due to deficiencies perceived in the model 1795, the U. S. wanted them quickly replaced, and so also contracted out various orders to gun manufacturers of the time. This example however was made at the Government arsenal in Springfield Massachusetts. The flat