1809 Potsdam Musket with Socket Bayonet

Description

1809 Potsdam Musket with Socket Bayonet

An 1809 Potsdam-pattern, .69-caliber smoothbore musket converted to percussion, accompanied by its original socket bayonet. The conversion uses a side bolster with a clean-out screw, and a simple fixed rear sight is attached at the barrel tang. The tang is stamped with a crown over “R”; the barrel breech is dated 1818 and bears crown, “W,” and “P” markings. The lockplate has a cursive marking that appears to read “P.J. & J. Lubl.”

The steel parts show a dark-brown patina, while the brass barrel bands, trigger guard, and sideplate have a deep mustard-yellow to orange patina. The stock has a cheek cut on the left side, a split about 1½ inches long behind the middle barrel band, and some wood loss behind the hammer from hot-cap use. Both sling swivels and the bayonet latch remain intact. The lock holds at full cock but does not hold at half cock. The trumpet-tipped ramrod is stamped “234.”

Inventory Number: RIF 387