A fine early production U.S. Model 1816 flintlock contract musket by Asa Waters
dated 1818
The 42 inch .69 caliber barrel marked at breech US/PV, RS (Rufus Sibley) and H N. Lockplate marked US/Milbury and dated 1818 on the tail. Steel furniture and oil-finished walnut stock of standard pattern, the latter marked V/JM (Justin Murphy) behind the counterplate. Trigger plate marked WH, the trigger web L. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Excellent. Bright steel barrel with minor marks. Excellent markings throughout. Lockplate lightly cleaned. Excellent wood with few minor marks.
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