The consignor attributed this musket as a "Type III Private Contract" Model 1816 musket by Simeon North for a private or militia contract. It is not a standard musket, and it has a Simeon North lock, possibly from a Model 1817 "Common Rifle."

Fair with moderate pitting and moderate to heavy wear. The refinished stock is also fair and has a screw repaired crack at the tail of the lock, other think cracks, and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.