May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This Type II musket was made at Harper's Ferry in 1810. The full length round smoothbore barrel is retained by two iron barrel bands, double strap iron nosepiece, and features a brass sight. Barrel marked with "US" sunken oval cartouche, "P / (Eagle)" sunken cartouche, and numbers 19812 and CP1260. Lockplate marked with Eagle and "US" in Shield in front of cock, and "HARPERS / FERRY / 1810" at tail. Walnut stock with type II iron furniture and stamped "CP1260" on stock behind sideplate. Complete with an original iron ramrod. CONDITION: All metal components retain a dark untouched and as patina. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions properly. All markings are good to very good. Stock shows scattered marks from use and some chipping around lock as well as a period repair between top of lock and barrel tang. A very scarce "as found" 1795 Harper's Ferry. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
Harpers Ferry