TOWNSEY, THOMAS

Thomas Townsey manufactured the U.S. Model 1798 Contract Musket while in partnership with Samuel Chipman, circa 1789-1804.
Located in Vergennes, VT, circa 1789-1804.

TOWNSEY, THOMAS Antiques Models

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U.S. MODEL 1798 CONTRACT MUSKET

.69 cal., sideplate marked "VERGENNES" on specimens, single shot muzzleloader, 44 1/2 in. round smoothbore barrel, marked with eagle's head and "US" above "P" inside oval near breech, 3 barrel bands with bayone...