Harpers Ferry Armory Percussion Musket, circa 1857
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Musket
Date Made
circa 1857
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
71.101.99
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John L. Booth.
Material
Steel
Brass (Alloy)
Wood (Plant Material)
Dimensions
Length: 49.5 in
Inscriptions
inspector's marks on left side of barrel at tang: V / P lock plate on front of trigger plate: US / HARPERS FERRY lock plate on back of trigger plate: 1857
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