This example is still in its original flintlock configuration and is dated 1837 both on the lock plate as well as on the breech tang. Also present, are the Government proof test markings of P within a cartouche as well as the Eagle head and the letter V. The full length of the barrel (Measuring from the breech plug to the mouth of the muzzle) is 42 “with the overall length of this Musket being 57 ¼”. A scarce survivor that had missed the percussion conversion era of the 1840’s-1850’s period. A nice specimen that could have made it to the Mexican-War campaigns.

OVERALL CONDITION:

BARREL: Medium pitting the full length of the barrel and what looks be a light coating of old lacquer or dried grease?

OTHER METALIC PARTS: Barrel Bands, Ramrod, Trigger guard, Butt Plate and Lock all exhibit this same finish as above. Lock plate shows light surface pitting, while the hammer, frizzen and frizzen spring shows a deeper grade of pitting. Screw surfaces of the frizzen and spring are burred, but slots are deeply cut and are serviceable.  Lock action is very crisp and tight.

STOCK: Dark Walnut with light surface dents and scratches throughout, without cracks. A small carving of what appears to be two letters (JC?) are located on the flat surface near the lock screw side plate. Slightly visible is an oval inspector’s cartouche stamped on the same flat surface. Another set of inspector’s marks are located just below the end of the trigger guard with the letters JBS as well as a slightly visible oval inspector’s cartouche.

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