Thomas French Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, 1810
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Musket
Date Made
1810
Creators
Place of Creation
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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