Percussion Musket carried by John H. Meigs

From Madison Historical Society

1861 (Date manufactured/created)

Steel and Brass and Walnut

Full stock muzzle loaded with " 1861 Tower " lock plate. Brass trigger guard and stick tip. Adjustable rear sight. Ram rod. Carried by John H. Meigs during the Civil War. OL 55 1/4

Accession/ID Number 80.80