GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE 1809 DATED MODEL 1795 HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK MUSKET. HARPERS FERRY 1795 914 69 Cal. 69. Early Harpers Ferry's pre-War of 1812 are always difficult to find in all models. This musket has 44-1/2" rnd bbl with discernible "US" and eagle head over "P" proofs along with SN "914". This gun has a particularly nice "as found" look with exception of obvious re-conversion from percussion. 7,348 muskets were made at Harpers Ferry in 1809, but few survive in complete condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal is overall mottled grey and bright where protected. Markings are discernible, including the early Federal eagle over "US" forward of cock and "HARPERS / FERRY / 1809" rear of cock. Lock components are all replaced. Stock is sound with hand worn patina, several hairlines and crack repair above lock. Inspector stamp discernible forward of lock and rear of trigger guard and script cartouche can be discerned opposite lock. Mechanically functional with pitted smooth bore. 52328-44 JS (3,500-4,500)