sorry to bother you guys but i also found one other musket i like, 1795 Springfield Flintlock Infant

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1795 Springfield Flintlock Infantry Musket so guys I also really like this one too so I now have a hard decision to make as to which musket to purchase so guys is there anyone on here own or has owned one of these and your thoughts about playin with one of these springfields?? thanks!
 
As far as reproductions go, the 1795 U.S. Springfield is the same as the 1766 Charleville, with different lockplate markings. I have a Navy Arms reproduction, with two complete locks. When I was doing Rev War and War of 1812 reenacting, I would just pop in the appropriate lock to have an authentic weapon for the respective time period. (The M1795 lock is marked "1808" and "U S Springfield" - no eagle. The other one is marked "Charleville.")

The Navy Arms gun was made by Miroku in Japan. No longer made.

I notice that Dixie Gun Works currently has a Pedersoli 1766 Charleville for $1,450. Dixie has the U.S. 1795 variation for $100 more ($1,550). This is not the same as the Navy Arms version. Pay close attention to the presence and arrangement of the band springs. Honestly, I would try to find a used Navy Arms gun.

Cabela's has the Pedersoli 1795 for $1,500. Then there are the Indian reproductions for as low as $560. Avoid these like the plague.

If you're going to use this for reenacting, you're going to need a bayonet. The best Charleville bayonet, by far, that I was able to find was the one sold by G. Gedney Godwin ($63.50). The socket may need some trimming.
 
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