Appears to be one of the 500 1798 contract muskets made under contract with the early federal government by William Henry II (1757-1821) of Bethlehem, P.A. The lock is marked "HENRY" vertically reading from bottom to top on the tail and with crossed sabers over "US" at the center. The barrel has a bayonet stud near the muzzle and "N H" and a deep "eagle head/P" proof on the left at the breech. The stock is stamped with "P. BLAKE" on the bottom behind the trigger guard tang and has a recessed cheek rest. The stock marking may be that of Philos Blake, one of the nephews of Eli Whitney. A collection marking is on the trigger guard.

Good with mostly bright polished surfaces, light pitting, mild scratches and dings, very good stock, some chipping below the lock, and general minor wear. Mechanically fine.