U.S. MODEL 1812 CONTRACT MUSKET
.69 cal., lockplate marked with American eagle emblem above arched "A. CARRUTH" in middle and date "1818" or "1819" above "US" vertically after hammer, single shot muzzleloader, 42 in. round smoothbor...
CARRUTH, ADAM
Adam Carruth manufactured muskets for the states of South Carolina and Georgia, and on November 14, 1816, he agreed to take over the government contract originally held by Elias Earle for 10,000 muskets. Due to some conflicts and disputes with the government, approximately only 2,200 muskets were ever manufactured or delivered.
Contractor of Springfield Armory Model 1812 Type Muskets and Model 1816 Type 1 Muskets, located in Greenville, SC, circa 1809-1823.
CARRUTH, ADAM Antiques Models
U.S. MODEL 1816 CONTRACT MUSKET
.69 cal., lockplate marked with American eagle emblem above arched "A. CARRUTH" in middle and date "1818" or "1819" above "US" vertically after hammer, single shot muzzleloader, 42 in. round smoothbor...