Specimen is a seldom-seen, original unaltered Model 1840 musket, dated 1845, made by arms contractor Daniel Nippes of Mill Creek, Lower Marion, Pennsylvania. Produced for the 1845 U.S. Ordnance Department contract, this flintlock longarm was one of some 1800 units delivered and inspected (Joseph C. Bragg and Wm. A. Thornton) but never converted to cap and ball.

Musket is a .71 caliber, single shot muzzleloader that retains all its original parts in very good, barn-condition. The front of the iron lockplate is raised from the wood stock and exhibits the smooth taper at the left edge. Front of hammer is stamped “D. NIPPES / US.” Lockplate is stamped with a four-line marking of “MILL / CREEK / PA. / 1845.” Date appears slightly double stamped. Round sided hammer or cock is undecorated as is the lockplate area above the taper. All gunmetal wears a dark gray / plum patina with scattered rust pitting overall.

Barrel breech has stampings at the left side and show “U S / J H / P.” Musket has a 42” long barrel secured to the black walnut stock by three iron bands. The cock, battery (frizzen), battery springs, pan, and screws are original. No flint under the jaw. A large trigger guard retains the sling swivel and the middle barrel band retains its swivel. Two very fine inspector marks on the stock flat. Mechanics are strong and crisp. Bore is dark with moderate pitting. The dark, uncleaned, black walnut stock is in very good condition overall with just normal dings and dents accumulated with service and age. Stock flat still maintains its relative sharpness along the edge. Stock maker’s initials are visible on bottom near triggerguard. Retains its original trumpet-style ramrod has its threaded tip. A seldom seen, very good unaltered M1840 Nippes contract flintlock musket.

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