On View
Slavery and Freedom Gallery
Exhibition
Slavery and Freedom
Manufactured by
Clark of London, English
Date
late 18th century
Medium
walnut, brass (alloy), iron and steel
Dimensions
L x W (overall): 58 × 5 1/8 × 3 1/8 in. (147.3 × 13 × 8 cm)
Description
A private contract .76 caliber musket made by Clark of London, circa late 18th century. The musket is constructed of a walnut stock, steel barrel, stored iron ramrod and brass fittings. Proof marks and stamps are engraved along the breech top of the barrel: [SP] and [LONDON]. The proper left side plate is marked by a “39”. The same “39” is engraved along the top side of the stock, and below it on the extended brass butt plate are: [ NY / 24]. There is damage to the end of stock on the proper left side of the barrel, and a glue-like material between one of the stock’s prop clamps. A white auction tag identifying the musket and lot number is tied by string to the trigger guard.
Place depicted
New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Weapons and Ammunition
Type
muskets
Topic
Military
U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2018.116.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5368935ed-0d58-4e06-ab6e-58fe8fe1f0d4

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