The M-1845 Percussion Musket
in Pictures (Page 2)

 

 

This section has many high detail pictures of the M-1845 Musket and its ammunition. Virtually every section of the weapon has been photographed and described. To go to a specific part of the weapon simply click on the desired section below.

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Front Stock and Retaining Bands

 Here we detail the middle and rear barrel retaining bands.  The photo to the right shows the middle band and its integral sling swivel.  The two photos below show the right and left sides of the rear retaining band.  The markings can clearly be seen on the left side of this band.

Below are two photographs that show the underside of the front stock.  In the bottom left picture you can see the rear retaining band and the groove for the cleaning rod.  The bottom right photo shows the middle retaining band, front sling swivel, cleaning rod groove, and the front retaining band (which again, is not original to the musket).

       

 

Front and Rear Sights

In this section we have photographs of the front and rear sights of the M-1845 musket.  The photo to the right shows what it was like to look through the sights of the musket. 

Below you can see the brass front sight, along with the front stock retaining band (which is an early replacement and is not original to the rifle).  The bottom right photo shows many details surrounding the rear sight, including many markings.

       

 

The Rear Stock and Buttplate

Here are a variety of close-up pictures rear stock and the brass buttplate of the weapon.  The most interesting feature of this part of the weapon is the Tsarist eagle stamp on the top of the butt plate.

The two photos below show the rear stock in full detail.  Originally this was painted black, but over the years the black was stripped and it was refinished in a more natural color.

       

 

Other Buttplate Markings

These three photos will further show the many markings found along the weapon.  At right you can see the whole buttplate and the fastening screws that bind it to the stock.

The two markings below are the serial number and the year of manufacture.  There are several other three letter marks in the photo below, but their purpose is unknown to us at this time.