Difference between 1795 musket and 1816 rifle

I have read frequently that the war of 1812 revealed several flaws in the 1795 musket that were improved upon in the 1812 model and eliminated in the 1816 model. What were the flaws that were fixed? Either the information or pointing me in the right direction would be most appreciated.
 
There were two big ones IIRC.

First, the 1812 model shortened the barrel from 44 inches to 42 inches. The change allowed the weapon to be more manueverable, and thus easier to use in close quarters. Second, the bayonet was moved from below the barrel to above, allowing it to act as a sight for the weapon, which increased accuracy.

The Model 1816 fixed other issues. The Model 1816 had a longer bayonet (for a total of 16 inches), a longer stock, and a shorter trigger guard. The last two were to make manufacture easier, faster, and cheaper.
 
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Note that RIFLES didn't come into widespread usage until MUCH later. You basically need the Minié ball (or equivalent). Percussion caps help, too.

There is a BIG difference between rifles and plain muskets.
 
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