May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2020
These guns were made by Elijah and Asa Waters & Nathaniel Whitmore of Sutton, Massachusetts. 4,270 of these were believed to have been delivered against a contract for 5,000. Eagle over "US" in oval over "SUTTON" on the lock just ahead of the hammer. Dated 1813 at the rear of the lock. The left side of the barrel has "US" / "Eaglehead/CT" in a depressed oval/ "V". This gun has "FSG" stamped into the wood ahead of the trigger guard, certainly period although the meaning of which is unknown. Has what appears to be the trace of a cartouche on the left side of the stock opposite the lock. Spring retained bands. Slight brass bushing around the touch hole, however this gun is in original flint and has not been reconverted. Missing the sling swivel loops. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing dark patina with areas of light surface rust and some pitting, most prevalent around the touch hole. Wood has some dings and handling marks with minor cracks at the front and rear of the lock cavity. There is another crack opposite the lock at the rear lock screw. Minor wood loss along barrel channel. Small area of metal has worn through at the top of the butt plate. The top jaw screw is an incorrect but old replacement. Markings are clear. Bore is rusty with pitting. Fine mechanical function. The ramrod is full length. GR
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore