Musket

Object Name:

Musket

Object ID:

1966.551

Creator:

Tower of London ArsenalGunsmith

Place of Origin:

London, England

Date:

1759

Description:

Smooth-bore, muzzleloading flintlock with round barrel, known as "Shortland, New Pattern Brown Bess" musket. Features typical of this model are expressed in this weapon: .75 caliber, 42" long barrel, with iron ramrod (intact). Bayonet mounting stud located 2.1" from muzzle. All iron parts are browned. Lug and pin fastenings attach barrel and brass fittings to stock. Brass furniture includes: flat, S-shaped side plate with long tail, nosecap for stock, 3 ramrod pipes (stock is broken off 13.4" from muzzle, 4th pipe is missing.) (Rear ramrod pipe has long tail let into stock at bulge.), trigger guard and butt-plate. Brass escutcheon present on this model at rear of barrel tang. Sling swivels are missing. Governmental proof marks stamped at breech end of barrel. Also letters "R.L.G." "Tower" is stamped at rear of cock, on lockplate. Royal Cypher "G.R." and crown are stamped forward of cock. broad arrow to right of Royal Cypher is present. "L / 38" is inscribed on escutcheon.

Material:

Wood
Metal
Steel

Dimensions:

L-58 inches

Provenance:

Acquired from Irving W. Jones, Derry, NH. Tag affixed to gun states that this weapon was carried by an ancestor of Jones at the Battle of Quebec, 1759. (Properly: Battle of the Plains of Abraham)

Credit Line:

Gift of Irving W. Jones

Subjects:

French and Indian War, Battle of Quebec, Firearms, Muskets