FINE 1820 DATED 2ND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 71. This is a nice, honest, complete and orig all matching Virginia Manufactory musket with 42″ rnd bbl with proof mark on left side of breech. Most metal parts have secondary number “77” visible. 3,024 muskets were finished at the Virginia Manufactory in 1820, the next to last year of production. Last few years production show a fenced brass flashpan not seen on earlier models. Area around breech is fairly clean showing light pitting, showing this gun saw limited use. Survival, however, is still quite rare on guns in orig configuration, unaltered and in relatively fine condition, still retaining raised grain to stock. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is overall a mottled grey with well discerned assembly numbers and lock markings as can be seen in photos. Stock is sound, well fit with hand worn patina with minor cosmetic defects. One small hairline forward of lock and minor reductions in forestock. Gun has crisp action with a smooth clear bore with some patches of pitting. 52332-127 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3327

1813 DATED 2ND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 71. Standard configuration 56-3/4″ overall, 42″ rnd bbl with only partially discernible proof. Secondary number “44” is found stamped on most parts of gun. Gun is dark with heavy patina with especially nice lock markings which can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears mostly orig with restoration to sling swivels and ramrod. Stock has been sanded with round corners, otherwise sound and solid. Metal overall is dark brown with areas of pitting. Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52332-112 JS (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3328

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 1816 DATED 2ND MODEL FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 69. 56-1/2″ overall, 41-3/4″ rnd bbl with no external markings. Lock is especially nice with strong markings as seen in photos. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall, probably re-converted. Metal overall mottled grey with staining and pitting. Gun appears orig with matching secondary number “6” found on most parts including bands and lock escutcheon. Frizzen pan and frizzen spring are possibly orig parts, though cock has dissimilar color and more pitting then other lock components. Stock is sound with hand worn patina and the expected cosmetic blemishes after 200 years. Mechanically functional with smooth clear bore. 52332-118 JS (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3329

“AS FOUND” 1814 DATED 2ND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 70. Standard configuration with 42″ smooth bore bbl, secondary number “8” & “11” found stamped externally on most metal parts. Lock is nicely marked and easily discerned though bbl date is slightly mis-struck. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is dark except where protected, where still shows signs of bright polish. Gun appears orig and complete, though ramrod is replaced. Markings all discernible as noted. Stock is sound and solid with minor reductions including large sliver missing below and above lock. Mechanically functional with smooth pitted bore. 52332-117 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3330

RARE 1819 DATED 2ND MODEL VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY RIFLE WITH BRASS PATCHBOX.

NSN. Cal. 48. 39″ full oct bbl. Virginia Manufactory rifles are all quite rare, even though 1819 dated examples are among the most common, there were still only 197 produced that year. However, finding these guns in any configuration is quite difficult. This gun appears to be a well disguised re-conversion, but was not disassembled. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good. Gun appears all orig, though old lock components probably utilized in re-conversion. Metal has been cleaned showing old pitting overall, now a mottled grey/brown. Brass mounts have a medium mustard patina. The stock has been refinished with several crack repairs. Mechanically sound with clear rifled bore. But all in all, a good representative example of a rarely seen Virginia rifle. 52332-126 JS (4,500-6,000) – Lot 3331

RARE 1810 DATED VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY ARTILLERY MODEL MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 71. Rarely seen are the 36″ Artillery Model Virginia Manufactory muskets and this. This appears to be a fine example made for angular bayonet and originally regimentally marked. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Lock markings only partially discernible as can be seen in photos. Regimental markings are almost totally gone, but “4” & “REG'” still discernible. Stock has several large hairlines, but presents well overall for such a rarely seen configuration. Mechanically functional with pitted bore. 52332-113 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3332

RARE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 1810 DATED TRANSITIONAL MUSKET, WITH PETERSBURG REGIMENTAL MARKINGS.

NSN. Cal. 69. 44″ rnd bbl. Top of bbl clearly struck “39′ V’A REG’T PETERSBURG”. Lock internally marked “G.ENGLES”. Lock markings clear and discernible “VIRGINIA / MANUFACTORY” forward of cock and at tail “RICHMOND / 1810”. This is a fine example of rarely seen 44″ musket in orig configuration. PROVENANCE: Collection C. Meade Paterson; The collection Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears orig with exception of rear lock screw which appears to be a period replacement as does top jaw screw. Markings and inspectors all discernible, including inspectors stamps in stock and the additional “1810” date on rear band. Stock is especially nice and un-molested. Hammer sits awkwardly on sear with an especially powerful spring, mechanically functional with clear smooth bore. 52332-120 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3333

1806 DATED MODEL 1795 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET IN FINE ORIGINAL FLINT.

NSN. Cal. 71. 44″ rnd bbl stamped “3 / V / US” near breech. Lock is marked with a script “US” over eagle and rear of cock “SPRINGFIELD” in arc and “1806” at tail. Buttplate also dated “1806”. This is a nice example of a rare “Type I” Model 1795 musket in correct configuration with rarely seen early “turkey-legged” Federal eagle. Gun also has early Type I features including detachable horizontal faceted pan. These early production Type I muskets were made between 1795 and 1806, less than 30,000 total made, only 2,021 were produced in 1806 and the survival of orig flint muskets is exceedingly rare and few come to market, especially with such fine collection history and aesthetics. PROVENANCE: James W. Blackburn Collection, Arlington, VA; Greg Martin Auctions, Lot 1025, November 15, 2004; The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears orig and complete with old cleaning to metal and wood. Metal is overall mottled brown/grey with remnants of a thin layer of varnish over entire gun, edges still fairly sharp, though markings are weak due to old cleaning. Mechanically sound with clear smooth bore. 52332-123 JS (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3334

FINE 1812 DATED SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 69. 44-1/2″ rnd bbl, nicely proofed with crisp “P” over eagle head over “V” and “SNY” surcharge just above large “US”. Lock is marked forward of cock “US” in script above and American eagle and “SPRINGFIELD” in arc. “1812” is stamped at tail and also on top of butt. Discernible inspection marks are found in stock opposite lock, top comb forward of buttplate and behind trigger guard. This is a very nice example which appears orig flint in relatively fine condition. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gun appears orig and matching throughout. Metal is well fit to stock which is sound and solid, with hand worn patina. Bbl and bands have been cleaned, now a mottled grey patina. Lock parts are darker, but appear orig. Markings in metal and wood are all clear and discernible. Mechanically, gun functions well with clear smooth bore. 52332-124 JS (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3335

1809 DATED HARPERS FERRY FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SN 12893. Cal. 70. 42-3/4″ rnd bbl marked on breech with eagle head over “P” in raised cartouche, “US” in raised cartouche and SN “12893” which would denote this gun was made in the 4th quarter of 1809 as by the end of 1809, 13,238 guns had been finished in the first 9 years of production, beginning in 1801. This gun appears orig and correct, though bbl length is shorter than the 44-45″ expected, however the muzzle extension of 3-1/8″ appears appropriate with no modifications noted to forestock or band. Inspectors cartouche in stock is discernible but light. Lock markings are especially crisp and no other markings noted. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron is cleaned and is overall grey and bright. The bayonet stud has been filed and mis-shaped. Stock has old repaired crack rear of lock and above wrist, restored with an iron pin. Otherwise, stock seems fairly sound with hand worn patina. Inspectors cartouche appears quite light, but appears to be “V” over script “JS” with a hairline through top of marking Mechanically sound with clear smooth bore. 52332-125 JS (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3336

RARE 1809 DATED MODEL 1807 SPRINGFIELD “INDIAN CARBINE”.

NSN. Cal. 54. This very rare US pattern was made between 1807-1809 as gifts for “friendly Indians”. This gun orig flint, has been converted to percussion in standard configuration 47-1/2″ overall with 33-1/4″ smooth bore bbl with “PV” eagle head proofs and “US” stamped on top. Lock is well marked “US / eagle / SPRINGFIELD” forward of hammer and “1809” at rear. Buttplate is also marked with matching “1809” date. This gun is full stock and pin retained with brass mounts. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: This is among the nicest “as found” examples of this scarce gun we have seen with dark smooth patina overall; pitting especially at bolster. Stock has hand worn patina with several chips and pieces missing along ramrod channel above lock and forward of lock. Functional with clean smooth bore. 52332-110 JS (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3337

1799 DATED 1ST MODEL 1795 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, “MIDDLESEX BRIGADE”.

NSN. Cal. 71. Standard configuration of a scarce Type I Model 1795 Springfield musket dated “1799” on buttplate tang, 44″ rnd bbl is proofed and surcharged “US” and also “SNJ” (State of New Jersey). Gun is also branded twice on bottom of stock “MIDDLESEX BRIGADE”. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Bbl and bands are cleaned and are overall mottled grey with pitting. Lock is dark with good markings as can be seen in photographs. Stock from lock back appears orig, forward has been refinished and varnished with possible conservation. Otherwise, gun appears orig and complete though lacking front sling swivel. Mechanically sound with smooth clear bore. 52332-129 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3338

VERY RARE AND FINE 1802 DATED MODEL 1795 HARPERS FERRY MUSKET.

SN 2189. 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) – Lot 3339

MODEL 1795 TYPE I SPRINGFIELD MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 69. 44-3/4″ rnd bbl which has been stretched about 1′ as has stock. This example is a re-conversion showing unusual proof on bbl breech and portion of an indiscernible state marking. This stock is branded “IR” before and after the trigger guard with an indiscernible unit marking behind. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fair. Orig portions are cleaned and heavily pitted. “SPRINGFIELD” and “US” and eagle markings on lock are discernible. Buttplate markings or date cannot be read and as noted, bbl is stretched about 1′ with new metal and forestock is stretched from mid-band forward with new wood. Lock components are new replacements. But mechanically, lock does function with discernible bore. 52332-128 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3340

IMPORTANT REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA REGIMENTALLY MARKED AND IDENTIFIED HESSIAN MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 76. 58-/12″ overall with 43-3/4″ rnd bbl with wedding rings engraved on top “R4. CIX. NO 17”. Gun is brass mounted with unit markings on buttplate “2d Rt. G.B”. Lockplate has a Germanic cypher. Bbl has proofs on left side of breech. This musket is identified to the Hessian Infantry Regiment of Carl von Donop which saw action in numerous major eastern battles during the Revolution. CONDITION: Very Good overall. Gun appears orig with some sympathetic stock restoration, several repaired cracks and putty repairs for several inches at rear thimble, added ramrod. Markings are all crisp and discernible as can be seen in photos. Mechanically functional with clear lightly pitted bore. 52594-52 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3341

RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA 2ND MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, CIRCA 1780, UNIT MARKED.

NSN. Cal. 80. 57-1/4″ overall, 42 bbl with military proofs at breech. Lock is marked “TOWER” with well discerned “GR” cypher under crown. Standard configuration with brass mounts. Buttplate engraved “15 / script initials of soldier / BWA”. CONDITION: Good overall as reconverted. Brass cleaned. Iron is mottled dark brown/grey. Stock is restored around lock and from ramrod thimble forward. Mechanically functional with smooth pitted bore. 52594-68 JS (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3342

EARLY EUROPEAN ROOSBACH RELIEF CARVED MUSKET, CA 1750.

Cal. .66. Overall 53″ l. 38-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with identifying proofs at breech. This gun has relief carving at the bbl tang, forward and rear of cheekpiece and at rear ramrod pipe. The trigger guard is made of wood with a brass strap. The stock is worn but is solid and orig. Butt is 4-3/4″ x 2-1/4″ and the buttplate is 2-pc. The gun is equipped with sling swivels. Brass nose cap encircles stock and bbl. CONDITION: Good throughout. Stock as noted above. 2-pc buttplate is missing its rear flange on bottom piece upwards of the toe. Lock is mechanically sound but is unmarked and has been converted from flint. Bore is clean. 52594-50 RGG (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3343

1805 DATED AMERICAN MODEL 1795 CONTRACT MUSKET.

NSN. 45″ 72 cal. bbl, 59″ overall. Standard configuration being copy of Charleville with three large bbl bands and bbl springs. Only markings are found on bbl including several proofs and 1805 date. Gun has a commemorative brass plaque on buttstock stating gun was owned by a Revolutionary War soldier. PROVENANCE: Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker. CONDITION: Good overall, repaired wrist and inset wood forward of lock. Several hairlines and weathered stock, metal all cleaned and now a mottled gray. Possible re-conversion with added frizzen spring. Mechanically functional with pitted bore. Added leather sling is solid. 51958-24 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3344

MODEL 1777 FRENCH SHORT MUSKET FOR “COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA”.

NSN. Cal. 78. 54″ overall, brass pan and unbridled frizzen. 39″ rnd bbl. Gun is totally unmarked with exception of a small “CP” (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?) brand opposite lock and several small European proofs including “star over D” in small cartouche stamped on bottom of trigger guard along with “Crown over P” and “Crown over C” on buttplate. There are several spurious small “US” surcharges on several parts and spurious small “U States” on reverse of buttstock. Otherwise, gun appears as found though missing top jaw and its screw. PROVENANCE: Riley Alden Museum. CONDITION: Good over all. Gun appears orig and complete with missing aforementioned top jaw and top jaw screw. Ramrod is a replacement. Iron is overall grey/brown with pitting, mechanics fine with smooth pitted bore. 52564-1 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3345

FLINTLOCK FRENCH MARINE MUSKET.

Cal. .72 Smooth. 60″ overall. 44-3/4″ rnd bbl. The flintlock is orig, functional and well marked by its French manufacturer. Trigger guard, sideplate, forward and rear bbl bands are brass, while the middle bbl band is iron. CONDITION: Fair throughout. The buttplate appears to be a replacement. There is wood replaced between the bbl tang and the lock and 15″ of the forestock has been sanded or replaced. 52594-51 RGG (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3346

BRITISH BROWN BESS 3RD MODEL FLINTLOCK.

Cal. .68 Smooth. 54-1/2″ overall. 38″ rnd bbl with bayonet lug on top. Lock markings are worn off but the lock is complete and working. Stock is pin fastened to the bbl and is relief carved around the bbl tang. Gun has brass furniture and the bbl has standard English proofs. CONDITION: Fine throughout. Stock is in nice condition with only normal dings and scratches. 52594-69 RGG (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3347

BRITISH BROWN BESS 2ND MODEL FLINTLOCK.

Cal. .80 Smooth. 57″ overall. 41-1/8″ rnd bbl. Stock is pin fastened to the bbl. Furniture is consistent with Brown Bess guns, and gun is in poor condition. 7″ flint lock is marked “Tower” to the rear of the hammer with English crown markings forward of the hammer. CONDITION: Lock is a poor fit and may well be a replacement. 9″ of the butt end of the stock from the toe to comb at the wrist has been replaced which is held in place by two screws at the rear of the trigger guard. Stock also has some wood slivers missing on right hand forend. 52594-54 RGG (800-1,200) – Lot 3348

DUTCH OFFICER’S FUSIL.

Cal. .72 Smooth. 51-1/2″ overall. 37″ rnd bbl with bayonet stud. This musket is nicely relief carved at the bbl tang with beavertails behind the lock and sideplate mortise. The wrist has an oval silver inlay with a bit of relief decoration which is surrounded on both sides by silver wire scroll designs. The straight flat brass buttplate is 4″ x 1-3/4″ and the two forward brass bbl bands are 8″ long 1-pc brass. CONDITION: Mechanics need attention. Lock complete but needs adjustment. 3-3/4″ of the trigger guard has been repaired or replaced and the gun was at one time broken through the wrist and repaired. 52594-49 RGG (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3349

1812 DATED FRENCH MODEL 1777 MUSKET.

SN 70. Cal. 70. Standard configuration 59-1/2″ overall, with 44-1/2″ bbl dated “1812” on left side of breech with inspector marks and “Mle 1777” on tang. Lock is marked with “ST. ETIENNE” arsenal markings and most parts have small inspector marks. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal cleaned and overall grey with staining and pitting. Rear bbl band is poorly fit with a different assembly number. Stock is sound and solid. Worn edges with numerous cosmetic blemishes. Top jaw screw is replaced. Mechanically fine with smooth clear bore. 52646-1 JS (1,200-1,500) – Lot 3350

Revised: 10/17/2017

Please Note: Musket is a reconversion and top jaw was also replaced.

MODEL 1763 FRENCH FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

NSN. Cal. 70. 57-1/4″ overall, 42-1/4″ marked at breech “M1763”. Lock is marked “MAUBUERGE”. CONDITION: Good overall. Iron is overall grey with pitting especially at breech. Gun appears orig externally with exception of replaced front band and top jaw screw. Stock is refinished with hand worn patina with several reductions and hairlines, shattered at end. Mechanically functional with smooth pitted bore. 52594-59 JS (800-1,200) – Lot 3351