Mark of ownership of state of Connecticut, Act of October 19, 1776, General Assembly.
"it was ordered by the Assembly, that the fire arms that were ordered made for the use
of the State, should be of the following dimensions. Viz; the length of the barrel from
three feet eight inches to three feet ten inches; the bore from inside to inside should
be so large as to receive on ounce ball in a cartridge; blade of bayonet sixteen inches
in length, and socket four inches; iron ramrods with a spring in the lowest loop to
secure the ramrod; a good pridle lock; mounted with brass and marked with the name
of the maker and also with the letters S. C. on the barrel of each gun."
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