Original American War of 1812 Dutch Musket with U.S. Surcharge New Items Genuine collectible

Genuine collectible

The scabbard is hard black leather of rigid construction and lined with wood

The two straps for the top flap are 23 inches long

The Texas Navy had purchased the earlier Colt Paterson Revolver

but are in serviceable condition

Original American War of 1812 Dutch Musket with U.S. Surcharge New Items Genuine collectibleOriginal Item: Only One Available. While the British Brown Bess and French Charleville pattern muskets are the best known of the long arms used during the American Revolution and War of 1812, muskets of Dutch origin saw use by nearly ever faction of the belligerents on both sides as well. Dutch gun makers centered in Amsterdam (as well as Rotterdam and Maastricht) established themselves among the premier arms makers in Europe in the mid 1600s, a