Had a great presentation at our club tonight on Harpers Ferry Muskets. He did a great job and had a fantastic collection of Harpers Ferry Muskets. It was a very interesting explanation of the various models as well as high points about the construction, use and destruction of the arsenal.
In the picture of them lined up on the table the furthest away is a French Charleville-model for the first U. S. muskets. The closest one to the camera is a Richmond confederate musket assembled from parts taken from Hapers Ferry during the Civil War.
In between are some of the major changes that happened between the two. The one next to the Charleville is a Harpers Ferry first year production serial numbered below 100. Apparently Harpers Ferry was a leader in serializing firearms.
Also had a nice Halls precision conversion show up.
Also the first year production musket has this 'mum' style cartouche on the right side of the stock and also about where a right handers right thumb would be when firing.
And idea what it might be. The eagle on the lock plate is nearly worn off.
Perhaps an out of service marking?
Gary
In the picture of them lined up on the table the furthest away is a French Charleville-model for the first U. S. muskets. The closest one to the camera is a Richmond confederate musket assembled from parts taken from Hapers Ferry during the Civil War.
In between are some of the major changes that happened between the two. The one next to the Charleville is a Harpers Ferry first year production serial numbered below 100. Apparently Harpers Ferry was a leader in serializing firearms.
Also had a nice Halls precision conversion show up.
Also the first year production musket has this 'mum' style cartouche on the right side of the stock and also about where a right handers right thumb would be when firing.
And idea what it might be. The eagle on the lock plate is nearly worn off.
Perhaps an out of service marking?
Gary