Gun (Flintlock musket)

Museum Object Number 1961.0249

Object Name

Gun (Flintlock musket)

Category

Weapons, Hunting, and Fishing

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

John Harman (Maker)

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1748-1749

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Barrel, near breech; Crowned "G" in an ellipse, a crowned "V" in an ellipse and a lion's head erased above the incomplete initials "IH" stamped
2. Mark; Lock plate; "TURNER" stamped incuse within a scrolled banne
3. Inscription; Barrel; Trophy of helmet, flags and club, engraved behind bands

Materials

Walnut; Iron; Silver; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

8.5 (H) , 45.75 (L) , 2.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

21.59 (H) , 116.21 (L) , 6.35 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Article] Fennimore, Donald L. 01//2002 Henry Francis du Pont and Iron. Antiques. 161 (1): 184-187.
• Published: p. 187