Original American Whaling Ship Branding Iron from the Vessel WALRUS - circa 1830 NATION This is a nice example

This is a nice example of the line musket of the day and still retains its original markings so often removed when sold off into private service

later during the Battle of Luzon and the ensuing occupation of Japan

The end of the chinstrap is marked D

seizing Merseburg on 15 April

Overall condition is very good to excellent with faint fold lines and minor tearing at lower left corner

Original American Whaling Ship Branding Iron from the Vessel WALRUS - circa 1830 NATION This is a nice exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Seems amazing now that small Whaling ships would leave New England ports to hunt massive whales, and were able to return. They sailed with purpose of harvesting huge quantities of OIL, which was rendered from the whales blubber after they were killed. This was mostly used to fuel lanterns for light, as well as lubrication, soap, margarine, etc. Industry had yet to strike the "black gold" of petroleum, so as the