Percussion Conversion US Model 1816 Contract Musket by Nathan Starr

NSN, .71 Caliber, 42" barrel with a dark, pitted bore.  This is a Type III musket that was converted to a percussion via the cone type conversion.  The barrel has an overall plum-brown patina with thin freckling and pitting along its length, turning to heavy pitting at the breech.  The lock has a matching patina and has clear markings: "US / (Sunburst) / N. STARR" ahead of the hammer; and, "MIDDTN / CONN / 1839" behind.  The walnut stock has a dark oil finish, with numerous small handling marks and blemishes scattered throughout, a faint cartouche, and crudely carved initials on the left side.  The musket does not have a ramrod, but the lock is fully functional.  This is a nice, arsenal converted US musket, and is in about good condition overall.  Antique