MODEL 1816 WICKHAM CONTRACT MUSKET.

SN NSN. This is a very nice Model 1816 musket dated 1828 retaining orig brown finish to metal surfaces and stock with raised grain. This gun conforms to standard Model 1816 specification of type 2 muskets retaining much of the original brown finish on bbl and hardware which is rarely preserved. Like other 1816 muskets, this gun is .69 caliber, smooth bore, has 42″ rnd bbl secured by three bbl bands retained to stock by clamping springs. Other furniture is iron including buttplate and trigger guard. Ramrod is button-tipped. Stock has low comb and flash pan is brass. This particular gun is inspected on bbl and stock in cartouche “LS” (Luther Sage). Lockplate is marked “US/M.T. WICKHAM” and “PHILA/1828”. If you wanted one Model 1816 flintlock musket in beautiful condition, this might be it as this gun would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Lock is smooth and silver/gray overall. Bbl retains about 70% bright brown lacquered finish. Buttplate, trigger guard and bbl bands also retain 70-80% brown lacquer finish. The stock is sound and solid with a few scattered storage dings and dents still retaining raised grain over much of its surface with sharp edges and a fairly crisp cartouche beneath a stamped letter “V”. 4-51886 JS149 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2545

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
	2545	$4,312.50	MODEL 1816 WICKHAM CONTRACT MUSKET. SN NSN. This is a very nice Model 1816 musket dated 1828 retaining orig brown finish to metal surfaces and stock with raised grain. This gun conforms to standard Model 1816 specification of type 2 muskets retaining much of the original brown finish on bbl and hardware which is rarely preserved. Like other 1816 muskets, this gun is .69 caliber, smooth bore, has 42″ rnd bbl secured by three bbl bands retained to stock by clamping springs. Other furniture is iron including buttplate and trigger guard. Ramrod is button-tipped. Stock has low comb and flash pan is brass. This particular gun is inspected on bbl and stock in cartouche “LS” (Luther Sage). Lockplate is marked “US/M.T. WICKHAM” and “PHILA/1828”. If you wanted one Model 1816 flintlock musket in beautiful condition, this might be it as this gun would be difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Lock is smooth and silver/gray overall. Bbl retains about 70% bright brown lacquered finish. Buttplate, trigger guard and bbl bands also retain 70-80% brown lacquer finish. The stock is sound and solid with a few scattered storage dings and dents still retaining raised grain over much of its surface with sharp edges and a fairly crisp cartouche beneath a stamped letter “V”. 4-51886 JS149 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2545 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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MODEL 1816 WICKHAM CONTRACT MUSKET.