May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This musket is in completely "as found" condition and is untouched. During its period of extended use, it was crudely converted to the more waterproof and popular percussion system. Regimentally marked War of 1812 muskets used in North America are quite scarce. The 49th Regiment Regiment of Foot was raised in 1743. They became known as "Princess Charlotte of Whale's Hertfordshire Regiment of Foot in 1816. The regiment was deployed to Canada in 1802 and it served under Major-General Sir Isaac Brock at the Battle of Queenston Heights in October 1812. The regiment returned home in 1815 to undertake Royal guarding duties at Weymouth. The round barrel is clearly marked "49 RT 13" on top, towards the breech. There is a bayonet lug mounted on top, towards the muzzle. Stamped on left side of breech with partially visible Tower view and proof marks, as well as "SG" for maker Samuel Galton. The standard lock is stamped "TOWER" at the tail and is stamped with a large crown over "GR" in the center. Below where the bolster now lies, is a stamped crown and broad arrow, denoting British government ownership. The hammer is a hand-made blacksmith-forged component. Standard Pattern 1793 brass furniture, including convex S-shaped sideplate. The buttplate tang is engraved "G/2" for Company G, musket number 2. The walnut stock is of classic British "Brown Bess" form with a relief-carved apron around the barrel tang. Complete with its original iron ramrod and front sling swivel, rear swivel absent. CONDITION: Completely untouched and uncleaned. Iron components retain a dark patina with some scattered pitting, heavier at breech. Regiment markings and lock markings are excellent and clear. Mechanism functions, nipple nearly worn away. Brass retains a very dark unpolished patina with some scatted marks from use. Stock retains its original surface showing staining, wear and scattered cracks. Some chipping around barrel tang, small age crack stemming from buttplate tang, losses along barrel on both sides of forend and crack from rearmost lock retaining screw. This wear is to be expected on a well-used musket from this period that has not been restored. A very historic and well-marked War of 1812 musket. DMG
Item Dimensions: L: 55 - 1/2"
Caliber/Bore
.79 Smoothbore