November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Initially contracted to produce 10,000 muskets under the Militia Act of 1808, William and John Henry likely delivered less than half of the arms. Many of the muskets produced by Henry in addition to those he brokered were sold to Maryland during the War of 1812. This example is fit with a .70 caliber 44 - 1/8" tapered round barrel marked at breech with an intaglio "P" proof in a sunken oval. Lock plate is flat with beveled edges culminating in a sharp teat-like tail bears a Federal eagle mark in the center and vertical "J . HENRY / PHILA" at the breech. Low comb walnut stock with 2 "27 REGT" brands present on the belly which are attributed to the 27th Maryland Regiment. Standard iron mounts. Complete with iron trumpet ram rod. CONDITION: Overall very good. Iron components exhibit an aged silvery patina. Lock exhibits a chocolate patina and appears to be a professional reconversion. Stock displays evidence of period use throughout with some wear and impressions with a few minor splits at the lock bolts. Regimental brands are legible. BAS
CORRECTION: Lock is a very professional reconversion.
Caliber/Bore
.70 Smoothbore