Officer's Fusil
DateCa. 1755
OriginEngland
MediumIron/steel, copper alloy, wood
DimensionsOverall: H8 1/4 × W2 1/2 × L49 5/8 in (21 × 6.4 × 126cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1949-141,A
DescriptionOfficer's fusil and bayonet; barrel has foliate engraving at breech. Rear sight groove along tang; shell carved in stock; trigger guard has tulip finial and flower is engraved at bow with borders. Buttplate engraved with bow and quiver, also star and borders. E1 Co. pattern carbine bayonet.Mark(s)Lock marked "E.NORTH"; barrel engraved on top "LONDON" AND "*/RW" for Richard Wilson. Bayonet marked "WOOLLEY" "I" stamped on blade .
1765-1775
ca. 1770-1780
