CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 B. EVANS/VALLEY FORGE MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 B. EVANS/VALLEY FORGE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Bolster alteration to percussion of Model 1816 Evans/Valley Forge musket. Lockplate of musket marked forward of hammer ‘B. Evans and Valley Forge’ in oval surrounding an eagle, and ‘1824’ at tail. Alteration by S. C. Robinson of Richmond with typical two facet bolster. Condition of musket is lacking (old wrist break screw repaired and forend from middle band to front band has been replaced along with replacement bands) but this alteration is very rare on this type contract musket”. CONDITION: Bbl, trigger guard, buttplate, and front band appear untouched and brown with pitting. Stock forward of rear band is restored, as are front bands. Stock otherwise is sound with old repair just above wrist, done with 2 large wood screws. Bbl and lock markings are discernible but weak. 4-31268 JS200 (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
	1083	$2,415.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 B. EVANS/VALLEY FORGE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Bolster alteration to percussion of Model 1816 Evans/Valley Forge musket. Lockplate of musket marked forward of hammer ‘B. Evans and Valley Forge’ in oval surrounding an eagle, and ‘1824’ at tail. Alteration by S. C. Robinson of Richmond with typical two facet bolster. Condition of musket is lacking (old wrist break screw repaired and forend from middle band to front band has been replaced along with replacement bands) but this alteration is very rare on this type contract musket”. CONDITION: Bbl, trigger guard, buttplate, and front band appear untouched and brown with pitting. Stock forward of rear band is restored, as are front bands. Stock otherwise is sound with old repair just above wrist, done with 2 large wood screws. Bbl and lock markings are discernible but weak. 4-31268 JS200 (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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