BRIDGEWATER FLINTLOCK MUSKET DATED “1814”.

SN NSN. Cal. .69 with a 41″ bbl. This gun conforms to the American pattern 1808 and has bbl proofs “P/RP” and “M/P/1814”. Lock is marked with an eagle above an oval with “US” forward of hammer and “BRIDGEWATER/1814” behind hammer. These guns are known to have been made by Rufus Perkins of Bridgewater, Massachusetts between 1808-1820. All examples of his arms are quite scarce and this is a very nice example which appears to be an original flint, though the touch hole does have a brass bushing. Stock has good sharp edges and metal is overall sharp and clean. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Markings on lock and bbl are all discernible though eagle and “US” forward of hammer on lock are quite weak and barely discernible. Stock is sound and solid with old refinish and 1/2″ x 1/2″ inset repair at front of lockplate. Metal overall is cleaned and gray/bright. Bore is smooth though pitted. It is thought that Perkins delivered a contract of about 200 guns to the State of Massachusetts of which this might be one. 4-51576 JS163 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2544

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2544	$0.00	BRIDGEWATER FLINTLOCK MUSKET DATED “1814”. SN NSN. Cal. .69 with a 41″ bbl. This gun conforms to the American pattern 1808 and has bbl proofs “P/RP” and “M/P/1814”. Lock is marked with an eagle above an oval with “US” forward of hammer and “BRIDGEWATER/1814” behind hammer. These guns are known to have been made by Rufus Perkins of Bridgewater, Massachusetts between 1808-1820. All examples of his arms are quite scarce and this is a very nice example which appears to be an original flint, though the touch hole does have a brass bushing. Stock has good sharp edges and metal is overall sharp and clean. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Markings on lock and bbl are all discernible though eagle and “US” forward of hammer on lock are quite weak and barely discernible. Stock is sound and solid with old refinish and 1/2″ x 1/2″ inset repair at front of lockplate. Metal overall is cleaned and gray/bright. Bore is smooth though pitted. It is thought that Perkins delivered a contract of about 200 guns to the State of Massachusetts of which this might be one. 4-51576 JS163 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2544 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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BRIDGEWATER FLINTLOCK MUSKET DATED “1814”.