Flint-lock Musket
Artifact IDMO 63.1494
Object Type
Musket
Date
before 1963
Medium
Metal, wood, silver, gold
DimensionsOverall H 49 in (124.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionFlint-lock musket decorated with ten silver barrel bands engraved with scroll work, and there are traces of gold inlay. There is a silver five-pointed star on each side of the butt. The musket is made of black walnut, and the butt is made of a lighter wood or bone. There is a maker's mark under the trigger. The musket shows evidence of reuse of elements and replacement of parts.
Historical NoteThis firearm is from President Kennedy's personal collection.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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