Original U.S. War of 1812 Springfield Model 1795 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - Dated 1811 Antique Wheellock Firearms possibly made with a worn

possibly made with a worn British lock

The rifle is not fitted with a set trigger

We unfortunately not make out the date on it

the helmet most likely dates to the very early years of Queen Elizabeth's Reign

The top of the top hat has an inlaid Silver plaque engraved:-

Original U.S. War of 1812 Springfield Model 1795 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory - Dated 1811 Antique Wheellock Firearms possibly made with a wornOriginal item: One of a Kind. The Model 1795 was the first musket to be produced in the United States by Springfield and Harper's Ferry Arsenals, as well as contractor Eli Whitney. It was based heavily on the Charleville musket, Model 1763 66, which had been imported in large numbers from the French during the American Revolution, and which at the time comprised the largest number of muskets in U. S. arsenals at about 20,000 muskets. The Model 1795