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French Model 1768 Flintlock Musket
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The U.S. Pattern 1795 musket was based on this French model. This New Hampshire-marked musket was imported in October, 1776 and saw service with Edward Cox, a journeyman farmer who enlisted with his brother, John, in the 2nd Regiment, Continental Army.