{"product_id":"original-u-s-75cal-percussion-musket-with-44-barrel-trade-lock-by-william-jacot-of-liverpool-dated-1834","title":"Original U.S. .75cal Percussion Musket with 44\" Barrel \u0026 Trade Lock by William Jacot of Liverpool - dated 1834","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very nice well-used early American commercial percussion musket, roughly about the same size as a Springfield Musket, and in the same .75\" caliber. It is definitely not military issue, as it has no slings or provision for a bayonet, and is not made as substantially as a military issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket is mounted with a very nice lightly engraved percussion \"trade\" lock, marked on the side with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. JACOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1834\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch indicates that William Jacot was a Gunsmith living in Liverpool, England during the early-mid 19th century, and we have located several other examples of his work. \"Trade Locks\" were a very easy way for gunsmiths in England to generate income, as the United States private firearms industry was still not well-developed. There also looks to be some type of touch mark on the barrel, as well as a faint number \u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe musket is all brass mounted, with an engraved trigger guard and butt plate. It has a wooden ramrod, though we suspect that this is display replacement. The lock is functional, but sometimes will not fire correctly, and the trigger can get stuck in the rear position. It probably requires some adjustment of the tumbler and\/or sear spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition overall is very nice, with a lovely worn patina. The stock does show wear, with past repairs around the wrist and lock areas. A very nice early American musket, ready to hang on the wall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e circa 1834\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 44 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 59 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39732298285125,"sku":"ON12888","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON12888__01.jpg?v=1642201960","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-75cal-percussion-musket-with-44-barrel-trade-lock-by-william-jacot-of-liverpool-dated-1834","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}