1808 PATTERN EXETER FLINTLOCK MUSKET

1808 PATTERN EXETER FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard 1808 contract pattern with 44-1/2” rnd bbl, bayonet lug top of muzzle, with iron furniture and three bands with usual split front band with integral sight. It has its orig button head ramrod and sling wires. Lockplate has a very unusual marking, not illustrated in any of reference books consulted by this cataloguer. It is a flat lockplate, 6-1/4” long including a 1/8” teat with a small shallow bevel around perimeter except the area between pan & hammer. Everything else appears to be standard pattern. The only markings are a crude horizontal eagle at back of lockplate with the word “EXETER” in small letters underneath. Mounted in a 1-pc straight grain American walnut stock with usual dimensions. There is a small “EW” below bottom tang. Accompanied by an orig style socket bayonet with 15” triangular blade stamped “US” and “WB”. CONDITION: Good. Possibly an old reconvert or repaired flash hole. Metal retains a mottled silver/gray patina with scattered fine pitting. Stock has a crack back of lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains a restored finish, showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine. Bayonet is fine. 4-32617 JR545 (2,500-4,000)

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
	1573	$1,725.00	1808 PATTERN EXETER FLINTLOCK MUSKET SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard 1808 contract pattern with 44-1/2” rnd bbl, bayonet lug top of muzzle, with iron furniture and three bands with usual split front band with integral sight. It has its orig button head ramrod and sling wires. Lockplate has a very unusual marking, not illustrated in any of reference books consulted by this cataloguer. It is a flat lockplate, 6-1/4” long including a 1/8” teat with a small shallow bevel around perimeter except the area between pan & hammer. Everything else appears to be standard pattern. The only markings are a crude horizontal eagle at back of lockplate with the word “EXETER” in small letters underneath. Mounted in a 1-pc straight grain American walnut stock with usual dimensions. There is a small “EW” below bottom tang. Accompanied by an orig style socket bayonet with 15” triangular blade stamped “US” and “WB”. CONDITION: Good. Possibly an old reconvert or repaired flash hole. Metal retains a mottled silver/gray patina with scattered fine pitting. Stock has a crack back of lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains a restored finish, showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine. Bayonet is fine. 4-32617 JR545 (2,500-4,000) 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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