D. Nippes manufactured approximately 5,100 of these muskets c. 1842-1848. This example has an "1844" dated barrel tang and lock. Almost all of these Model 1840s were converted to percussion and rifled, with this scarce example still in its original flintlock smoothbore configuration. The left stock flat is marked with two circled script cartouches. "GDM" collection mark at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet and leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection