Flintlock Rifle
HM2022.02.01
from the collection of
Title
Flintlock MusketCreation Date
circa 1968Dimensions
48 1/2 in H
This is the measurement from the butt of the flintlock musket to the muzzle.
1 1/2 in H x 1 1/4 in W
This is the measurement of the animal pelt.
43 3/4 in L
This is the length of the barrel.
Description
A Hmong flintlock musket that is 48 1/2 inches. The metal ignition of the flintlock musket is rusted. There are eight brass barrel bands keeping the barrel secure to the stock. The two barrel bands on the stock end are rusted while the other six still have their brass color. There is an animal pelt (lub tsuam pob) attached to the flintlock musket by a string. There is a twine (txoj hlua rub tus ncauj qa) tied on the ignition.