| Rick'ys Big Collection |
Firearms |
| Description |
Commercial British Long Land musket ca 1760 manufactured by Richard Wilson who worked from 1733 to 1766. It is marked on the lock, between the cock and where the flashpan should be, WILSON. The steel and its associated spring are missing as well as the flashpan. This is most likely from a conversion to the percussion ignition system during the arms working life. At the breech of the barrel there are typical British view and proof marks consisting of a crowned V with Richard's * RW next followed by a crowned intertwined GP. Above these marks and toward the muzzle is a deeply struck rosette followed by LONDON. The stock is of English walnut. All furniture mounts are of brass. It carries its original steel rammer as well as a bayonet . The bayonet has a French styled socket without the typical British reinforcing ring. The face of the blade carries a deeply struck K.(Klingenthal?) The most notable mark on this musket is the IP stamp found at the rear of the sideplate panel. This is the mark of Joseph Perkins who was the superintendent of the Philidelphia Manufactory during the American Revolution from 1780 -1783. All rebuilt & refurbished arms to be issued to the Continental forces which originated from this factory carry his inspection stamp. All arms processed through here were to be issued to Continental troops. We can say with resonable certainty that this musket was carried by the Continental line during our War of Independence. The history that comes with this piece is that it was possibly picked up at Lexington after the battle of April 19, 1775. This is not likely unless it was a musket being carried by a militia member that later was added to the Continental inventory. |
| Made |
Richard Wilson London, England ca 1760 |
| Material |
Wood/Metal |
| Object ID |
1915.023.002 |
| Object Name |
Musket |
| Subjects |
firearms, rifle, gun, musket
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| Used |
American Continental Army/Revolutionary War |
| Year Range from |
1760 |
| Year range to |
1766 |
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