(A) LOT OF 2: M.T. WICKHAM MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET AND WHITNEY 1841 PERCUSSION MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

Lot consists of: (A) Wickham produced 16,600 1816 contract muskets circa 1822 to 1837. Barrel is marked "F / P / US" at the breech and is fitted with a blacksmith added fine blade front sight. Flintlock marked "M.T. WICKHAM" in an arc over "PHILA". Stock has been shortened to a few inches past the first barrel band. Includes a blacksmith made ram rod. CONDITION: Fair. Barrel retains significant portions of browning mixed with older oxidation and patina. Lock and mounts are patina with oxidation. Stock shows some scuffing and impressions. Fine mechanics. (B) Originally manufactured as a Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle by Eli Whitney and later modified into a sporting arm. Bore has been opened up to a smoothbore. Fitted with a small brass blade front sight, the rear sight dovetail filled with a blank. Percussion lock marked "W. WHITNEY / US" and N HAVEN / 1855". Walnut stock shortened at the first brass barrel band. Mounts include a brass trigger guard, patchbox, and butt plate. CONDITION: Poor. Iron components have a dark, oxidized chocolate patina. Stocks are worn with burnout, abrasions, nicks, and a few splits. Hammer has some damage around striking surface and is missing its screw.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

(A) 42" (B) 33"

Caliber/Bore

(A) .69 Smoothbore (B) .69 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

(A) M.T. Wickham (B) Whitney

Model

(A) 1816 (B) 1841