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Help identifying a 1837 contract musket

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Came across a 1837 contract musket. Originally a model 1816 H. F. But had a Belgian conversion. Does anyone have any information on a reference of government contracted gunsmiths. I’m trying to identify the gunsmith JM. (See pic) Any insight would be appreciated.
 

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Came across a 1837 contract musket. Originally a model 1816 H. F. But had a Belgian conversion. Does anyone have any information on a reference of government contracted gunsmiths. I’m trying to identify the gunsmith JM. (See pic) Any insight would be appreciated.
"JM" stands for Justin Murphy. I've mostly seen him associated with Pomeroy contract muskets.
 

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