Percussion musket
Artist
SPRINGFIELD RIFLE CO.
Date1845
Location where collectedGettysburg battlefield
MediumMixed media
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of G. G. Benedict
Object numberC 1704
DescriptionOld musket from Gettysburg battlefield. Barrel parlty cut through by fragment of a shell. Springfield percussion musket altered from flint lock. Position of stock and ramrod missing. Sling swivel on trigger guard.On View
Not on viewCollections
1808 or 1809
17th century
Patented Sept. 14 1858, Made 1863-1888
Philippines
c. 1888