Original Rare War of 1812 U.S. 1798 Contract Flintlock Musket by Joseph Clark and Abijah Peck of Danbury, CT - circa 1799-1801 Technical Books with only the piece inside

with only the piece inside the strap remaining

Eduard Feucht on 11

Weighing approximately two pounds (approx

Barrel Length: 45 Inches

showing wear through in the usual spots

Original Rare War of 1812 U.S. 1798 Contract Flintlock Musket by Joseph Clark and Abijah Peck of Danbury, CT - circa 1799-1801 Technical Books with only the piece insideOriginal item: One of a Kind. Now this is something we do not see every day! This is a very early American Flintlock Musket, made very much in the style of the Model 1795 patterned not long after the end of the U. S. Revolution. At the time the Arsenal and Armory at Springfield was still relatively small, so due to this there were often contracts issued for this and later muskets. One of the largest contractors for these was Eli Whitney, however there