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Springfield Model 1812

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Springfield Model 1812
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Production
1812 - 1815
Overview

The Springfield Model 1812 is a flintlock musket produced at the Springfield Armory. It was based on the French Charleville pattern that dominated European military musket design. The musket was chambered in .69 caliber and used a smoothbore barrel. It was the second standard US infantry musket produced at Springfield. The Model 1812 saw service in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
1473 mm
Barrel Length
1067 mm
Weight
4.5 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Flintlock
Trigger Type
Single-stage
Sights Type
Fixed front sight
Magazine Capacity
Single shot (muzzleloader)
Additional Information
action
Flintlock
rate Of Fire
2-3 rounds per minute

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