Musket
- Object Name:
- Musket
- Object ID:
- 1975.591
- Place of Origin:
- France?
- Date:
- 1772
- Description:
- Muzzle-loading flintlock musket smoothbore, with round barrel. Barrel length: 36.25"; .69 caliber. Gun is fully stocked. Barrel is fastened to stock by three bands and two retaining springs (on two rear bands). Iron ramrod is intact. Front gunsight on rear strap of forward band. Two sling swivels: one on underside of center band, one just forward of trigger guard bow. Iron furniture is browned: barrel; cock; lockplate; barrel bands; flat, S-shaped sideplate; trigger guard; flat butt plate with 2.25" tang. Very low comb on stock's butt.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal - Dimensions:
- L-51.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Found in Collection
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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