Musket
- Object Name:
- Musket
- Object ID:
- 1975.530
- Creator:
- Tower of London Arsenal
Gunsmith - Place of Origin:
- London, England
- Date:
- 1810
- Description:
- Smoothbore, muzzle-loading flintlock with round barrel, known as "India pattern, Brown Bess musket". Features typical of this model are expressed in this weapon: .75 caliber, 39.25" long barrel, with iron ramrod (intact). Stock extends to 4.1" from muzzle; bayonet mounting stud is located 2" from muzzle. All iron parts are browned. Lug and pin fastenings attach barrel and brass fittings to stock. Brass furniture includes convex, S-shaped side plate, nose cap for stock, 3 ramrod pipes (2 nearest muzzle are funnel-shaped, the third has a tail let into the stock at the bulge), simple trigger guard, and butt plate. Escutcheon not typical of this model. Sling swivels are intact (one attached to trigger guard, one near muzzle). Markings: Governmental proof marks located on left side of barrel, "2-4-R-G" is inscribed on top of barrel (breech-end), "TOWER" is stamped at rear of cock on lockplate, Royal cypher ("GR") and crown are stamped forward of the cock. Rack number "C / 44" stamped on brass butt tang. Initials "EH" scratched into left side of stock.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal - Dimensions:
- L-54.6 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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