Waters musket??

shafter · January 13, 2011, 03:56 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 · January 13, 2011, 10:16 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, 08:02 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, 03:56 PM	#1
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	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, 10:16 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	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.

January 15, 2011, 08:02 AM	#3
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	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.