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Northwest fur trade flintlock musket
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| Description | Flintlock musket of the type used in the Northwest fur trade, circa 1800. Northwest guns were prized by Native American and European traders alike. The wide steel trigger guard allowed the weapon to be fired while wearing mittens. The fully stocked musket has a brass dragon side plate, ramrod guides and butt plate. The hammer holds a piece of flint within a leather strip. Made by gunsmith Robert Wheeler in Birmingham, England. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 57 5/8 inches length overall 42 1/8 inches length barrel |
| Nomenclature | Musket |
| Creation | Made by: Wheeler, Robert Made by: Wilson, Richard Made in Birmingham, England |
| Subjects |
Northwest Trading Company Made in Birmingham, England Fur Trade Construction and building trades Firearms. Armament. Tools & Equipment. Firearms |
| Dates | Creation: Not earlier than 1790 - Not later than 1810 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 1979.23 |