November 5th & 6th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/5/2016
Round, smoothbore barrel with a deeply stamped “P” inside a circle on left side of breech. Flat flintlock lockplate is unmarked. Bayonet lug appears to have been removed from bottom of barrel. Steel 1795 style furniture. Walnut full-length stock with barrel held in place with three steel bands. Stock branded “27 REGT.” On forend and on stock on the right side of triggerguard. According to “Notes on Ohio’s Regular Army Infantry Regiments, 1812 to 1815” by James T. Brenner, “The 26th and 27th Regiments initially received 500 muskets in May and June 1813, but did not receive additional muskets until late August. Cass’ 27th Regiment received 100 Springfield muskets as part of his initial issue and both regiments received an additional 390 contract arms in late summer.” It is believed that this is one of the initial 100 muskets. Very good condition, steel surfaces appear to have been chemically cleaned and have had a brownish grey patina applied. Stock excellent, as refinished, some grain contains white paint or residue, markings excellent, shows scattered marks from use and has one small chip at toe. Ramrod missing.