This "Libertas" New England/New Hampshire attributed musket is described and photographed on p. 167-168 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume I." It states, "The only external marking on this musket is 'LIBERTAS' engraved into the lockplate in shaded, block letters. This latinization of the word 'liberty' was a popular theme during the American Revolution... Similar examples have reportedly been found in New England. Because the inside of the lockplate is stamped with a sunken rectangular cartouche containing a raised 'G.B,' it is possible that this component is of European manufacture." One of the captions states, "This British-style musket was assembled using American-made components and a lock that may have been imported from one of Europe's Low Countries, such as the Netherlands." A "GDM" collection mark is at the toe. Includes a leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection