GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
FINE WILLIAM EVANS, VALLEY FORGE CONTRACT MODEL 1816 MUSKET. W. EVANS 1816 MUSKET NSN 69 Cal. 69. Standard Model 1816 with 42" bbl with bayonet lug on top, marked at breech "LS" (Luther Sage), "US" over "P", tang dated 1830, iron mounted, lock marked forward of hammer "W.L. EVANS" / eagle / "V. FORGE", reach of hammer marked "1830 / US". Stock has single cartouche with script "LS" (Luther Sage). William Evans delivered about 1,500 muskets in 1830 and over 8,000 prior but few survive in orig flint. Most encountered are conversions. This is a fine example retaining orig finish with a bright shiny bore which would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Fine overall, orig, complete and matching. Bbl and other iron mountings retain about 20% of their bright orig brown with balance fading with staining and light pitting. Lock is grey and smooth overall with staining. Stock is sound and solid, light refinish such that edges are slightly rounded, with good color and small cosmetic blemishes. Mechanics are crisp with clean shiny bore. 50731-9 JS (5,000-7,000)