Original Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1840 Flintlock Contract Musket by Daniel Nippes of Mill Creek, PA. dated 1843 - Unconverted Thompson SMG all in all a most

all in all a most interesting multi-use development

The "CAST STEEL 1862" marking in front of the sight is almost completely worn away

The oak leaves have hand enhancement to the veins as well as the acorn caps

Measures 20 ¼” long from trail to muzzle

re-capturing Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Original Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1840 Flintlock Contract Musket by Daniel Nippes of Mill Creek, PA. dated 1843 - Unconverted Thompson SMG all in all a mostOriginal item: One Only. The US Model 1840 Musket was a . 69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It was a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to by its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816. All of these muskets were 58 inches long, with a barrel around 42 inches in length. The Model 1840 was mainly an incremental improvement over the earlier