British Model 1839 percussion musket

Titles: British Model 1839 percussion musket (Supplied title)

Description: This British Model 1839 .80 caliber percussion musket was assembled during a period of arms shortage and uses earlier parts as well as those newly made. The musket was reportedly used by Captain Lewis Buggert during the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War. It has a shortened walnut stock, a shortened round barrel with an integral iron blade sight, and a brass trigger guard and buttplate. The lockplate and brass sideplate are from the earlier flintlock period. Made by Tower Armory in London, England.

Dates

• Approximately 1840 (Creation)

Creation

• made by: Tower Armory
• owned/used by: Buggert, Captain Lewis

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 6056

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 55 inches length (overall)
• 30 1/4 inches length (barrel)
• .80 caliber

Subjects

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