FINE WILLIAM EVANS, VALLEY FORGE CONTRACT MODEL 1816 MUSKET.

SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard Model 1816 with 42″ bbl with bayonet lug on top, marked at breech “LS” (Luther Sage), “US” over “P”, tang dated 1830, iron mounted, lock marked forward of hammer “W.L. EVANS” / eagle / “V. FORGE”, reach of hammer marked “1830 / US”. Stock has single cartouche with script “LS” (Luther Sage). William Evans delivered about 1,500 muskets in 1830 and over 8,000 prior but few survive in orig flint. Most encountered are conversions. This is a fine example retaining orig finish with a bright shiny bore which would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Fine overall, orig, complete and matching. Bbl and other iron mountings retain about 20% of their bright orig brown with balance fading with staining and light pitting. Lock is grey and smooth overall with staining. Stock is sound and solid, light refinish such that edges are slightly rounded, with good color and small cosmetic blemishes. Mechanics are crisp with clean shiny bore. 50731-9 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 4341

Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	4341	$4,025.00	FINE WILLIAM EVANS, VALLEY FORGE CONTRACT MODEL 1816 MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard Model 1816 with 42″ bbl with bayonet lug on top, marked at breech “LS” (Luther Sage), “US” over “P”, tang dated 1830, iron mounted, lock marked forward of hammer “W.L. EVANS” / eagle / “V. FORGE”, reach of hammer marked “1830 / US”. Stock has single cartouche with script “LS” (Luther Sage). William Evans delivered about 1,500 muskets in 1830 and over 8,000 prior but few survive in orig flint. Most encountered are conversions. This is a fine example retaining orig finish with a bright shiny bore which would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Fine overall, orig, complete and matching. Bbl and other iron mountings retain about 20% of their bright orig brown with balance fading with staining and light pitting. Lock is grey and smooth overall with staining. Stock is sound and solid, light refinish such that edges are slightly rounded, with good color and small cosmetic blemishes. Mechanics are crisp with clean shiny bore. 50731-9 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 4341 Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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 WILLIAM EVANS, VALLEY FORGE CONTRACT MODEL 1816 MUSKET.