FINE WICKHAM MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET

FINE WICKHAM MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard early type with 42” rnd bbl, bayonet lug atop muzzle, iron furniture with three bands, split front band with integral sight. It has button head ramrod & sling wires. Breech end of bbl has “F” and “P” proofs with a small “US” and top of bbl is stamped “S.N.J.” Lockplate has brass pan with maker’s name in an arc over “PHILA” in front of hammer with no date. It has a reinforced hammer with heart shaped cutout. Mounted in a fine 1-pc walnut stock with raised side panels stamped on left side with proofs “V / GF”. It also has stamp “S.N.J”. Bottom of stock, beside trigger guard, is stamped “BRIGADE GLOUCESTER”. Same stamping is on bottom of butt at toe. There are two small inspector initials just below trigger guard. Accompanied by 9″x7″ etching of an elderly gentleman in Colonial type clothing, signed on the bottom “John Clement”, with information on the back “Brig. Gen. John Clement, born 9/10/1769 / died 7/4/1855 / lived at 264 East King’s Highway / Haddonfield, N.J.”. It goes on to state that he was the first post master of Haddonfield, was the Col. in charge of N.J. militia and was the father of Judge John Clement and was a very tall man at about 6′ 4″. It also states to see page 213 of The History of Camden County, N. J., George Prowell. Also accompanied by an orig Batallion Order dated 6 October, 1828 regarding the Gloucester Brigade appearing in a parade in Red Bank, N. J. They were to be provided 20 rnds of blank ammunition to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the victory over the Hessians. Additionally accompanied by an order signed by John Clement, Paymaster of Gen. Elmer’s Brig. dated July 5, 1815 detailing the towns where he will be in attendance to pay off the various companies listed in the order. And finally accompanied by a small leather bound book titled The American Militia Officer’s Manual, J. G. Dyckman dated 1825. According to consignor, this fine musket and accompanying material was purchased directly from a Clement family member’s estate in New Jersey and resold at a local gun show about 10 years ago. Upon the death of the gentleman who found it at the gun show, consignor states he purchased the lot form that estate about a year ago. CONDITION: Extremely fine, possibly unfired. Bbl & bands retain generous amounts of its orig bright finish mixed with light fine surface discoloration that may clean. Stock is sound with a bruise on left side of wrist and a few other light nicks and retains most of its wonderful orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Etching is very fine, slightly yellowed. 1828 order is moderately yellowed with some light foxing not affecting the appearance. 1815 order is moderately yellowed with some poss. water staining, with some minor damage on the right edge and is somewhat wrinkled. Book has a lose spine with some losses on the spine with light to moderate water staining and moderate to heavy foxing & yellowing on the pages. 4-31541 JR562 (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
	1572	$5,750.00	FINE WICKHAM MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard early type with 42” rnd bbl, bayonet lug atop muzzle, iron furniture with three bands, split front band with integral sight. It has button head ramrod & sling wires. Breech end of bbl has “F” and “P” proofs with a small “US” and top of bbl is stamped “S.N.J.” Lockplate has brass pan with maker’s name in an arc over “PHILA” in front of hammer with no date. It has a reinforced hammer with heart shaped cutout. Mounted in a fine 1-pc walnut stock with raised side panels stamped on left side with proofs “V / GF”. It also has stamp “S.N.J”. Bottom of stock, beside trigger guard, is stamped “BRIGADE GLOUCESTER”. Same stamping is on bottom of butt at toe. There are two small inspector initials just below trigger guard. Accompanied by 9″x7″ etching of an elderly gentleman in Colonial type clothing, signed on the bottom “John Clement”, with information on the back “Brig. Gen. John Clement, born 9/10/1769 / died 7/4/1855 / lived at 264 East King’s Highway / Haddonfield, N.J.”. It goes on to state that he was the first post master of Haddonfield, was the Col. in charge of N.J. militia and was the father of Judge John Clement and was a very tall man at about 6′ 4″. It also states to see page 213 of The History of Camden County, N. J., George Prowell. Also accompanied by an orig Batallion Order dated 6 October, 1828 regarding the Gloucester Brigade appearing in a parade in Red Bank, N. J. They were to be provided 20 rnds of blank ammunition to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the victory over the Hessians. Additionally accompanied by an order signed by John Clement, Paymaster of Gen. Elmer’s Brig. dated July 5, 1815 detailing the towns where he will be in attendance to pay off the various companies listed in the order. And finally accompanied by a small leather bound book titled The American Militia Officer’s Manual, J. G. Dyckman dated 1825. According to consignor, this fine musket and accompanying material was purchased directly from a Clement family member’s estate in New Jersey and resold at a local gun show about 10 years ago. Upon the death of the gentleman who found it at the gun show, consignor states he purchased the lot form that estate about a year ago. CONDITION: Extremely fine, possibly unfired. Bbl & bands retain generous amounts of its orig bright finish mixed with light fine surface discoloration that may clean. Stock is sound with a bruise on left side of wrist and a few other light nicks and retains most of its wonderful orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Etching is very fine, slightly yellowed. 1828 order is moderately yellowed with some light foxing not affecting the appearance. 1815 order is moderately yellowed with some poss. water staining, with some minor damage on the right edge and is somewhat wrinkled. Book has a lose spine with some losses on the spine with light to moderate water staining and moderate to heavy foxing & yellowing on the pages. 4-31541 JR562 (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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