GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
VERY RARE AND FINE 1802 DATED MODEL 1795 HARPERS FERRY MUSKET. HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1795 2189 70 Cal. 70. 44-3/4" rnd bbl with crisp Harpers Ferry proofs on breech, raised cartouche with eagle head over "P", "US", "V" and "No 2189". Matching SN also found on buttplate. This gun appears orig and complete. Early Harpers Ferry products in orig flint are quite rare. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal all polished and cleaned in the European style of early 20th century collectors and museums. Markings all discernible as can be seen in photos, though eagle on lock is only partially discerned. Stock is sound and well fit with hand worn patina, slightly rounded edges with no discernible cartouche. Action is fine with smooth clear bore. 52332-109 JS (2,500-4,500)