The Codfish Musket is a children's historical novel by Agnes Hewes. Set in the early nineteenth century, the action ranges from Boston and Washington to the western frontier in a tale of gun theft and trading. The novel, illustrated by Armstrong Sperry was first published in 1936 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1937. References 1936 American novels Children's historical novels American children's novels Newbery Honor-winning works Novels set in the United States Novels set in the 19th century 1936 children's books