Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket, Converted to Percussion Lock, 1831

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Musket

Date Made

1831

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

71.101.63

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John L. Booth.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant Material)
Walnut (Wood)

Color

Brown
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 57.5 in

Inscriptions

On lock plate (in front of hammer): U.S. On lock plate (in back of hammer): SPRING / FIELD / 1831 On trigger guard (in front of trigger): CBS On trigger guard (in back of trigger): B Side plate: S On butt plate: US
Model 1816 U.S. Flintlock Musket, Converted to Percussion Lock, 1831