FINE PRESENTATION 1822 DATED HARPER’S FERRY FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SN None. Cal. 69. This musket is in beautiful “as found” condition with orig varnish over well patinaed wood with German silver inset eagle, scroll and eight stars. There is also an oval thumb plate at wrist. Over the years a handful of similar guns have turned up with presentations as shooting prizes, but we have never seen one so pure with such features all orig and complete. The proper nomenclature for this musket is “US Model 1816 Musket”. These guns were made with a series of improvements from 1816 until the last year of production by Harper’s Ferry in 1822. The Model 1822 was started mid-year, so it is possible this is one of the last Model 1816’s made and with special stock with cross hatched wrist and slenderized portions of forestock to give more of a feel of a sporting long rifle. Otherwise this gun conforms to a standard production 1822 dated Harper’s Ferry musket with matching assembly No. “1” noted on most metal parts including bands, ramrod, trigger & trigger guard, butt plate and butt plate screws. No’s “2” and “6” however are found on lock screws. Gun was not disassembled as it fits quite well and no doubt has been together since it was embellished for presentation. This is a wonderful musket with the surface found on a fine early 19th century piece of American furniture. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl is gray/brown overall with stains. Markings are crisp including VP over eagle head proof. Rack numbers on breech “A/b/49”. Bbl date “1822” on tang is crisp. Lock marked like other late Model 1816’s with eagle proof over US forward of hammer and “Harper’s Ferry 1822” in 3-lines rear of hammer. Gun appears to be orig in every regard. Engraved German silver inset decoration has fine patina and as can be seen was never presented such that this arm saw little use and stayed in such fine condition. Stock is sound and solid with old varnish covering most of its surface along with insets. Mechanically gun is functional with smooth crisp bore with light rust. 4-55381 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1527

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1527	$5,015.00	FINE PRESENTATION 1822 DATED HARPER’S FERRY FLINTLOCK MUSKET. SN None. Cal. 69. This musket is in beautiful “as found” condition with orig varnish over well patinaed wood with German silver inset eagle, scroll and eight stars. There is also an oval thumb plate at wrist. Over the years a handful of similar guns have turned up with presentations as shooting prizes, but we have never seen one so pure with such features all orig and complete. The proper nomenclature for this musket is “US Model 1816 Musket”. These guns were made with a series of improvements from 1816 until the last year of production by Harper’s Ferry in 1822. The Model 1822 was started mid-year, so it is possible this is one of the last Model 1816’s made and with special stock with cross hatched wrist and slenderized portions of forestock to give more of a feel of a sporting long rifle. Otherwise this gun conforms to a standard production 1822 dated Harper’s Ferry musket with matching assembly No. “1” noted on most metal parts including bands, ramrod, trigger & trigger guard, butt plate and butt plate screws. No’s “2” and “6” however are found on lock screws. Gun was not disassembled as it fits quite well and no doubt has been together since it was embellished for presentation. This is a wonderful musket with the surface found on a fine early 19th century piece of American furniture. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl is gray/brown overall with stains. Markings are crisp including VP over eagle head proof. Rack numbers on breech “A/b/49”. Bbl date “1822” on tang is crisp. Lock marked like other late Model 1816’s with eagle proof over US forward of hammer and “Harper’s Ferry 1822” in 3-lines rear of hammer. Gun appears to be orig in every regard. Engraved German silver inset decoration has fine patina and as can be seen was never presented such that this arm saw little use and stayed in such fine condition. Stock is sound and solid with old varnish covering most of its surface along with insets. Mechanically gun is functional with smooth crisp bore with light rust. 4-55381 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1527 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE PRESENTATION 1822 DATED HARPER’S FERRY FLINTLOCK MUSKET.