In 1808, Whitney received a contract from the state of New York for 2,000 muskets. In 1810, he received a second contract from the same source for an additional 2,000 muskets, all of which were eventually delivered by mid-1813. In the interim, in 1809, state of Connecticut contracted with Whitney to deliver 700 muskets per year over the next three years. With the outbreak of the War of 1812, in July, 1812, a contract was let to Eli Whitney for 15,000 muskets (later extended by another 3,000 muskets), conforming to the pattern he had made for the state of New York, but with 42" long barrels. All of these contract muskets shared most of the same features. Overall length was 58". The .69-caliber smoothbore barrel was nominally 42", though the two state contracts did not rigidly enforce that dimension. Lockplate of these muskets bore inscription "NEW HAVEN" within a curving scroll forward of the cock. Like Type III 1798 U.S. contract muskets, lockplates incorporated a detachable round-bottomed brass pan and a round faced cock. Stock was distinguished by having a low, virtually nonexistent comb similar to that of 1816 musket pattern. New York state contract muskets are distinguished by having the state ownership mark "SNY" on axis of barrel near the breech. (It should be noted that first 1,000 muskets delivered under U.S. 1812 contract were also delivered to New York, but these have the mark across the breech at right angles to axis of the barrel). Connecticut contract muskets are distinguishable by having state-ownership mark "S.C." (for "state of Connecticut" on barrel and top of the comb of the stock). On Connecticut muskets in better condition, Connecticut coat of arms (a shield with three clusters of grape vines) should also be visible struck into the wood on left side of the musket opposite the lock. Verifiable Connecticut and New York contract muskets should bring a premium over U.S. contract muskets.