July 24-25, 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2015
This U.S. musket was manufactured by M.T. Wickham in Philadelphia circa 1822 to 1837. It is so marked on sideplate and is dated 1825. All other aspects of this musket are standard for a Model 1816 as follows: .69 caliber, smooth bore, single shot, flintlock, 42" round barrel secured by three barrel bands. It has iron mountings. Metal parts were finished bright. The barrel has U.S. inspector stamps. Tang is dated 1825. Barrel has strong markings and is basically a clean gun metal finish with brown patina. The brass pan has not been cleaned. Sideplate, hammer, buttplate and trigger guard are basically patina. Buttplate is stamped "U.S.". Strong cartouche on left side. Stocks are excellent, but there is a stress crack on right side. Very good bore. Very nice example of a contract 1816 musket.