U.S. MODEL 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET
.69 cal., lockplate marked forward of hammer, eagle emblem is over panel with small "U.S." in middle above "SUTTON", not all models have an "1810" stamp, other variation markings may have eagle above "U.S....
WATERS & WHITMORE
Waters & Whitmore contracted for U.S. Model 1808 Contract Muskets.
Brothers Asa Waters II and Elijah Waters partnered with Nathaniel Whitmore and were located in Sutton, MA, circa 1808-1812.
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