GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
VERY RARE 1812 DATED HARPER'S FERRY MUSKET WITH "52ND REGT" VIRGINIA BRAND.HF1812 MUSKETNSN69Cal. 69. This rare example of an 1812 dated Model 1795 Harper's Ferry musket appears "as found" with fine patina and a brand not noted before "52D REGT" on bottom of stock just forward of lock. Giles Cromwell in his text on Virginia Manufacturing states the 52nd Virginia Regiment had troops from Williamsburg and Charles City. This musket measures 58-1/4" overall with a 43-1/2" bbl. This gun has seen honest use but is still sound and solid and in orig flint configuration. Touch hole has an armory re-bushing showing long use of this firearm. Inspector cartouche "V/MH" is found on stock flat opposite lock. Bbl proofs of "US" in oval cartouche and eagle head over "P" are found on bbl breech. War of 1812 regimentally marked arms are quite rare and this is a unique survivor from Virginia. CONDITION: Gun is good overall. Appears complete and orig with exception of added ramrod. Metal surfaces are brown/grey. Markings are all discernible as seen in photographs. There are areas of pitting, especially at breech, trigger guard & buttplate. Cocking mechanism is very tight and functions. Smooth pitted bore. Stock is sound & solid with hand worn patina, numerous small storage dings, dents, scratches & bruises, inspector cartouche well defined. Accompanying leather sling with brass mounts is very good though of unknown origin. 49613-11 JS (6,500-8,500)