MODEL 1822 HARPERS FERRY MUSKET.

MODEL 1822 HARPERS FERRY MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 42″ bbl, bayonet lug on top. Ramrod appears to be orig to gun. Left side of breech is marked “VP” over remnants of the Eagle Head. Opposite lock, inspection mark is present but not discernible, as well as classification mark over number “3”. Lockplate is marked with Spread-Winged Eagle over “US” under the brass incline pan and marked “HARPERS FERRY 1826” in three lines reading vertically behind the cock. Assembly letter “V” appears on internal components, as well as brass pan and face of cock. Most parts are marked with a “2.” PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Wood shows no major loss. There is a 3″ stress crack, originating at left sideplate and running to within 5″ of rear bbl band; 2 more 2″ cracks between lower and middle bands; and a 4″ and 2″ crack running between middle end and front band. There is minor wood loss around both middle and rear band springs. Another 2″ crack running from top of lockplate forward as well as another 2″ stress crack running underneath lockplate. None of the stress cracks affect the soundness of the gun. Gun appears to be orig flint and is a nice example for its age. 4-31948 PS12 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1601	$1,438.00	MODEL 1822 HARPERS FERRY MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 42″ bbl, bayonet lug on top. Ramrod appears to be orig to gun. Left side of breech is marked “VP” over remnants of the Eagle Head. Opposite lock, inspection mark is present but not discernible, as well as classification mark over number “3”. Lockplate is marked with Spread-Winged Eagle over “US” under the brass incline pan and marked “HARPERS FERRY 1826” in three lines reading vertically behind the cock. Assembly letter “V” appears on internal components, as well as brass pan and face of cock. Most parts are marked with a “2.” PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good. Wood shows no major loss. There is a 3″ stress crack, originating at left sideplate and running to within 5″ of rear bbl band; 2 more 2″ cracks between lower and middle bands; and a 4″ and 2″ crack running between middle end and front band. There is minor wood loss around both middle and rear band springs. Another 2″ crack running from top of lockplate forward as well as another 2″ stress crack running underneath lockplate. None of the stress cracks affect the soundness of the gun. Gun appears to be orig flint and is a nice example for its age. 4-31948 PS12 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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