This exact musket is pictured and described on page 42 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III" in which it states, "Approximately 200 Nippes contract Maynard lock muskets located at the federal arsenal near New Orleans were among the arms confiscated by the Confederate government from the federal arsenal during the Civil War. They were realtered to the common percussion configuration by the P. Bouron & Sons gun store in New Orleans." Blade sight on the front barrel band, smooth bore, "MILL/CREEK/PA/1841" and "D. NIPPES/US" marked lock, "U.S./JH/P" marked breech, "1843" dated barrel tang, and crisp oval script "EB" and "W.A.T" inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat. Small "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials stamped on the bottom of the buttstock. Includes a "U.S." marked socket bayonet and brown leather sling. Provenance: The George D. Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very good plus with an attractive fresh untouched aged patina, scattered mild freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is fine with defined edges, scattered mild dents and scratches, a few small chips, a crack ahead of the rear lock screw, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is fine. This rare Confederate documented U.S. Model 1840 musket would fit well in any Civil War arms collection!