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Tufts, Ephraim* |
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1907.11.1 - Musket
Flint lock musket - With bayonet c. 1763-1773, French Barrel rings missing. American -made muskets were patterned after this French model. Formerly the property of Ephraim Tufts - inherited from his father. Bayonet is probably British, added later. Lock Plate "Charleville R" Ramrod "R" Stock marked (carved ) "NI" "D" See media files for reference of this type of weapon in Neumann "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution."
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1907.11.3 - Musket
Brown Bess, late 18th or early 19th century - English Walnut full stock flint lock musket with bayonet Marks on barell E? R? Sideplate:L-shaped, brass, round Triggerguard:Brass, acorn filial Buttplate:Brass Other furniture:Brass trumpet shape rammer pipes. Bayonet. This appears to be a 3rd-pattern/India pattern British musket from ca. 1810-1830. The barrel length, side plate, and trigger guard shape are all consistent. (compare Neuma...
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