Thomas French Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, 1810

Summary

Thomas French received one of 18 Federal government contracts in 1808 to produce muskets. Renewed fear of war with England prompted Congress to contract for the manufacture of muskets beyond the capabilities of the Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories. French's musket is a mixture of designs from those produced at the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Armories, combined with 18th-century European sources.

Thomas French received one of 18 Federal government contracts in 1808 to produce muskets. Renewed fear of war with England prompted Congress to contract for the manufacture of muskets beyond the capabilities of the Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories. French's musket is a mixture of designs from those produced at the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Armories, combined with 18th-century European sources.

Artifact

Musket

Date Made

1810

Creators

French, Thomas 

Place of Creation

United States, Massachusetts, Canton 

Creator Notes

Handmade by Thomas French in Canton, Massachusetts

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.17.160

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Walnut (Wood)
Steel (Alloy)

Dimensions

Length: 59.5 in

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