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Most arsenal converted 16's simply had the barrel drilled and tapped for a nipple and the hammer changed. Some were contracted out. Yours (if it is indeed an 1816) appears to be one of these. It has had a snail breech installed and the lock plate doesn't appear to have enough holes to have started out as a flint lock. It's also the wrong shape to be a 42. Many private contractors changed entire locks which would explain the lack of Springfield markings. However most had their own name on them. Many old military rifles, especially smooth bores were cut down and used as shotguns. Gary is right, there is no nose cap and there's too much barrel showing at the muzzle.
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