Flintlock musket

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1800

MediumMetal | Walnut

DimensionsOverall: 59 in. (149.9 cm)

InscribedMarked on barrel: "62..(M?) 54 V^ REG (M SUPERSCRIPT) NORFOLK BOROUGH". Lockplate marked "MILES".

Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.

Object numberM51.1.284

Not on view

DescriptionFlintlock musket. Barrel has three ferrels, spring pins on ferrels, swivel strap holder at center ferrel and below trigger guard. Wooden parts are maybe walnut. This musket is similar to M51.1.284 marked "Richmond manufactury/1804".

Exhibition HistoryMyers House "History of the Norfolk Police Department," Norfolk Police Museum, Norfolk, Va., September 2001 - May 2008.