March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock musket made at Harpers Ferry Arsenal in 1824. 42" smoothbore .69 caliber barrel with 2 iron barrel bands and double strap nosepiece with brass blade front sight with barrel marked with "P" over "(Eagle)" proof. Flint lock with brass pan with "(Eagle / US" and marked at the rear "HARPERS FERRY 1824". Walnut full military stock with "V" stampings and iron hardware. Comes with original steel ramrod. PROVENANCE: Rich Guckes Collection. CONDITION: Metal has faded to a silvery gray patina with some light surface corrosion. Wood has been light sanded with period repair behind the tang with light usage marks and dings. Dark bore with good mechanics. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
Harpers Ferry