Approximately 14,167 of these Type I muskets were manufactured at the Virginia Manufactory in Richmond for the state of Virginia to arm their militia between 1802-1809, with approximately 2,032 manufactured in the year 1803. Virginia Manufactory Type I muskets are described on pages 280-284 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II" with this exact musket photographed on pages 280, 281, and the top of the barrel photographed on page 283. A cannon stamped ahead of "74, Va REGt HANOVER" is marked on top of the barrel at the breech. The lock is marked "VIRGINIA/Manufactory" at center, "RICHMOND/1803" marked at the tail, and has an iron flash pan. "66" is marked on various components. An intertwined "WA" is carved to the left of the trigger on the underside of the stock, and "JM" is carved in the left of the buttstock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes socket bayonet and Watervliet Arsenal leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good with mottled gray/brown patina, mostly clear markings in the metal, and scattered mild spotting. Stock is good with scattered cracks, scratches, chips, and absent sections on the right side of the forestock. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is also good with mild pitting.