FRENCH MODEL 1766 MUSKET 
French infantry muskets replaced the older British "Brown Bess" muskets in the American Army during and after the Summer of 1777. On January 30th, 1777, all arms belonging to the United States, not to individual states, units or private troops, were required to be surcharged: "United States." Note this stamping on the grip of the stock. This popular model was adopted as the official musket of the young United States in 1795, and ordered manufactured at the Springfield, Massachusetts Armory.
After 1766
Charleville Armory, France
Overall length: 60 inches Classification: Weaponry and Ammunition
Physical Location: South Gallery
Date Added to Virtual Museum: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 Additional Views (click to enlarge):
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