Waters musket??

shafter · January 13, 2011, 04:56 PM

What can you guys tell me about Water's muskets? I know someone who has one and I'm wondering what the history of them is as well as possible value. I think its stamped 1830 or 40 something. I want to say 1836.
Anything you can come up with would be great.

Hawg Haggen · January 13, 2011, 11:16 PM

Asa Waters, Millbury Mass. model 1816 was made from 1817 - 1836 as a flintlock. Many were converted to percussion during the first part of the War Against Northern Aggression.

shafter · January 15, 2011, 09:02 AM

Thanks Hawg! I'm pretty sure this is 1836 now and it's still a flintlock. Its in very nice shape too, no rust or pitting just a really nice brown patina.

January 13, 2011, 04:56 PM	#1
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,035	Waters musket?? What can you guys tell me about Water's muskets? I know someone who has one and I'm wondering what the history of them is as well as possible value. I think its stamped 1830 or 40 something. I want to say 1836. Anything you can come up with would be great.

January 13, 2011, 11:16 PM	#2
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,378	Asa Waters, Millbury Mass. model 1816 was made from 1817 - 1836 as a flintlock. Many were converted to percussion during the first part of the War Against Northern Aggression. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php

January 15, 2011, 09:02 AM	#3
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,035	Thanks Hawg! I'm pretty sure this is 1836 now and it's still a flintlock. Its in very nice shape too, no rust or pitting just a really nice brown patina.