CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A MODEL 1816 B. EVANS/PHILADELPHIA MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A MODEL 1816 B. EVANS/PHILADELPHIA MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Bolster alteration to percussion of Model 1816 Evans/Philadelphia musket. Lockplate of musket marked forward of hammer ‘B. Evans’ in upward curve over ‘Phila’. Note: this musket is rare even in its unaltered state. Reilly, in United States Martial Flintlocks on p. 101 notes only a single specimen with this marking is known to the author. This alteration is typical of that done by Union Manufacturing Co. of Richmond, Virginia. Round bottom bolster is fitted to lockplate which has been filed to conform to its rounded contour. Inside of percussion hammer is marked with typical ‘U’ over re-assembly number, in this instance ‘309’. ‘309’ also appears stamped inside lockplate. Mainspring is missing. With bayonet”. CONDITION: Metal surfaces cleaned and are gray/brown with pitting. Stock is sound with scratches, nicks, and gouges and old varnish. Accompanying bayonet is US surcharged and inspected and is very good overall. Middle band is stamped “213”. Other two bands are not numbered. 4-31269 JS202 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1079	$2,300.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF A MODEL 1816 B. EVANS/PHILADELPHIA MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Bolster alteration to percussion of Model 1816 Evans/Philadelphia musket. Lockplate of musket marked forward of hammer ‘B. Evans’ in upward curve over ‘Phila’. Note: this musket is rare even in its unaltered state. Reilly, in United States Martial Flintlocks on p. 101 notes only a single specimen with this marking is known to the author. This alteration is typical of that done by Union Manufacturing Co. of Richmond, Virginia. Round bottom bolster is fitted to lockplate which has been filed to conform to its rounded contour. Inside of percussion hammer is marked with typical ‘U’ over re-assembly number, in this instance ‘309’. ‘309’ also appears stamped inside lockplate. Mainspring is missing. With bayonet”. CONDITION: Metal surfaces cleaned and are gray/brown with pitting. Stock is sound with scratches, nicks, and gouges and old varnish. Accompanying bayonet is US surcharged and inspected and is very good overall. Middle band is stamped “213”. Other two bands are not numbered. 4-31269 JS202 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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