Musket
- Object Name:
- Musket
- Object ID:
- 1975.545
- Place of Origin:
- United States
- Date:
- circa 1816
- Description:
- Muzzle-loading flintlock musket, smoothbore, with round barrel. Gun is fully stocked; barrel is fastened to stock by three bands and three retaining springs. Ramrod is intact. Front gunsight located on rear strap of forward band; bayonet mounting stud located on top of barrel near muzzle. Two sling swivels: forward swivel on center band, underside; rear swivel on bow of trigger guard. Iron furniture includes: barrel, bands; two swivels; trigger guard, plain, unmarked lockplate; flat butt plate with 2.1" tang. Markings: proof marks on left side of barrel, near breech, plus "US", "RS", P V", and "N H".
- Material:
- Wood
Metal - Dimensions:
- L-57 inches
- Provenance:
- Found in Collection.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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