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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Springfield Flintlock
Type:Armament; Fishing/Trapping/Hunting
Place Made:Springfield, Massachusetts
Measurements:overall: 59 1/2 in; 151.13 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.B.1.9
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
United States Springfield flintlock musket, model 1821, with 44 1/2" round barrel, 3/4" smooth bore. Walnut stock, full length to 3" from muzzle, three bands on barrel, no swivels, but swivel bracket on trigger guard. One sight. No bayonet. Flat hammer. 6 3/4" lock plate engraved "808 US SPRINGFIELD". S stamped on under side of butt.

Tags:
firearms; weapons

Subjects:
Weapons; Firearms

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