Original U.S. Massachusetts .69" Militia Musket By Payson & Nurse of Boston Converted to Percussion with Bayonet - circa 1820 Availability_Domestic SPRINGFIELD manufactured by Springfield Armory

SPRINGFIELD manufactured by Springfield Armory

The reverse side of the jacket has the same image

Italy (N & Central)

Any style scabbard may have a leather field cover

Barrel Length: 42 Inches

Original U.S. Massachusetts .69" Militia Musket By Payson & Nurse of Boston Converted to Percussion with Bayonet - circa 1820 Availability_Domestic SPRINGFIELD manufactured by Springfield ArmoryOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a very interesting weapon, a very nice U. S. early 19th century "Militia Musket" from the State of Massachusetts, made circa 1820. It was later converted to percussion, most likely in the 1840s 1850s, to comply with the ammunition standards of the time. These were often privately made, such as this example, which is marked on the lock by the makers: PAYSON & NURSE BOSTON This is a known maker from Boston in