Musket
- Object Name:
- Musket
- Object ID:
- 1975.544
- Place of Origin:
- England?
- Date:
- 1775-1825
- Description:
- Muzzle-loading percussion cap musket with octagonal-round barrel, 42.5" long, .625 caliber. Ramrod intact, barrel is pin fastened to stock; fully stocked. Bayonet mounting stud on underside of muzzle. Front gunsight is also present. Barrel is octagonal for 5" from breech, then round in shape to the muzzle. 9" from breech 2 ornamental rings are incised; 12/75" from breech, one ornamental ring is incised. Brass furniture includes: 3 ramrod pipes (forward two are tubular in shape; rear pipe has triangular tail set into stock), trigger guard with hand grip, curved butt plate with 4.1" tang. No sideplate.
MARKINGS: Left side of barrel, 3 proof marks. Lockplate: forward of cock, "London Warranted", rear of cock, sunrise over cornfield mark. - Material:
- Wood
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- L-58.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Found in Collection.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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