Flintlock musket

Marks or LabelsCanon : 0, 6, WCK (?), 1839, P et V poinçons, tête d'aigle; mécanisme : S4, W, B, U.S. + aigle, SPRINGFIELD 1839; crosse : JW (John Williamson) , 13, AH (Asabel Hubbard).

Date 1839

Medium / Technique Metal: steel, iron, brass; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.) Barrel: 106.8 cm (42 1/16 in.) Width: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) Length: 146.6 cm (57 11/16 in.) Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Springfield, New England, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Object Number1992.14.3 ab

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of John V. Owen

Status

Not on view

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