1842 Harpers Ferry Musket

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

1842 Harpers Ferry Musket

Entry/Object ID

2023.022.001

Description

Model 1842 Harpers Ferry .69 caliber percussion musket with bayonet and ramrod. Eagle insignia, 1852 date, and "Harpers Ferry" imprints are visible on metal plates. "W" is carved into the stock.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.022

Source or Donor

James Glymph, Jr.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

Harpers Ferry Armory

Date made

1852

Material

Metal, Wood