Name/Title
Prussian Potsdam Flintlock MusketEntry/Object ID
1996.W.10Description
Joel Cahoon's Prussian Potsdam flintlock rifle. Revolutionary War era for general manufacturing. This gun was manufactured in 1809 and would haved been a new gun for Joel to use in the War of 1812. Rough life for the gun after. Most likely was used as a military fire arm.
Stock is carved in small dots: "3066 SM SE" Probably around .70 caliber.
You can shoot 50 yards and hit a can. There is no front lock on these.
All gun powder before 1900 was black powder. You would be able to see where the shot came from as there was a cloud of smoke. Bob Shaw
Flintlocks are not known to be reliable guns but didn't need a manufacturing company to provide materials.
Information provided by Ray Kling of Olmsted Falls, noted gun expert.
While condition precludes precise identification, this is certainly a variation of the
Prussian Potsdam Flintlock Musket, or one of several clones made by various
nations. Major variation include four models 1723, 1740, 1809 and 1831. This
example being most consistent with the model 1809, or one of it’s clones. As one
of the dominate designs of the era, many of Potsdam Flinklock Muskets would be
used in the Americas in conflicts ranging from the American Revolution to the
American Civil War. This example could have seen action on either side during the
War of 1812. Like many military arms of the era, it could have seen civilian use for
hunting and defense for many decadesCollection
Cahoon Park TrusteesDimensions
Width
4-1/4 inDepth
3 inLength
50-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Cahoon, JoelRelated Entries
Notes
1996.W.02, 2005.W.01, 2015.W.01.01, 2023.W.FIC.01
