Indian Chief Musket and Ramrod

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This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.

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Description

This musket, circa1812, with its ramrod attached, is a flintlock converted to a percussion steel firing mechanism. The barrel is steel and the stock is made of walnut. The marks include: the Hanoverian crown, the “GR” cipher, “London” and “R & K Sutherland” or "R & R Sutherland" on the side plate. Other ornate marking include an engraved trigger guard that has a bow, arrow and feathers and an Indian head medallion on the stock.

It believed that this particular musket might have been presented to an Indian Chief for their loyalty to the Crown in 1812.

Research conducted in 2010 states that this is actually a civilian flowling piece with a light stock and decorative brass furniture. This was once a flintlock rifle but was converted to percussion.

Date de l'original

c. 1812

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