Here is our new model 1816 US Springfield Musket. The early US muskets were copies of French designs. They were in .69 caliber smoothbore, and had minor changes from the French guns to simplify manufacture. Early US muskets copied French designs because the soldiers were already familair with them.           Here is a left hand view. It is very similar to a Charleville.           The lock has an angled brass pan to fight corrosion. The "Springfield" markings were typically done on two lines in this period. The photo does not show how nice the US eagle came out!           This shot of the breech area shows some of the period inspector's marks. There is a V, a P, and an eagle head. The small S denotes manufacture at Springfield and is found on every part.           Here is the middle barrel band and sling swivel. Notice the "S" mark, indicating Springfield manufacture.           Here is the triggerguard. This is almost identical to 1777 French triggerguards, only the finger grooves have been eliminated.           Here is the comb. Unlike the 1777 French, there is no cheek rest.           Here is the front barrel band with blade sight, rammer tip, and bayonet lug. At this time there is no bayonet available but there is one on the drawing board.           Here is another view of the wrist area.