1808 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY T. FRENCH, BLAKE AND ADAM KINSLEY (CANTON, MASS).

1808 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY T. FRENCH, BLAKE AND ADAM KINSLEY (CANTON, MASS). SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration. 44-1/4″ Barrel with bayonet stud at bottom, and “US” eagle head over “CT” cartouche, and “V” at left breech. Lock with integral pan is stamped with eagle over “US” in cartouche, along with “T. FRENCH” in front of cock, and “CANTON” and “1811” on tail of lockplate. Oil finished stock with no visible military markings, is nicely and lightly carved “Samuel Merrill” on right side of butt. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts are a pleasing smooth mottled chocolate brown, never cleaned. Breech end of bbl is somewhat pitted, touch hole enlarged. Frizzen re-steeled with riveted-on plate. Markings on bbl and lock are clear, mostly sharp, except left wing of eagle. Stock is sound, and retains what appears to be most of its orig finish with some oil rubbed in long ago, with grip and forend nicely highlighted from hand wear. Bbl channel shows one fairly large splinter missing on left side, and one or 2 minor splinters on right. A very fine example. It is believed that the entire contract of 4000 was delivered. 4-45756 MGM164 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2278	$2,012.50	1808 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY T. FRENCH, BLAKE AND ADAM KINSLEY (CANTON, MASS). SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration. 44-1/4″ Barrel with bayonet stud at bottom, and “US” eagle head over “CT” cartouche, and “V” at left breech. Lock with integral pan is stamped with eagle over “US” in cartouche, along with “T. FRENCH” in front of cock, and “CANTON” and “1811” on tail of lockplate. Oil finished stock with no visible military markings, is nicely and lightly carved “Samuel Merrill” on right side of butt. CONDITION: Fine. All metal parts are a pleasing smooth mottled chocolate brown, never cleaned. Breech end of bbl is somewhat pitted, touch hole enlarged. Frizzen re-steeled with riveted-on plate. Markings on bbl and lock are clear, mostly sharp, except left wing of eagle. Stock is sound, and retains what appears to be most of its orig finish with some oil rubbed in long ago, with grip and forend nicely highlighted from hand wear. Bbl channel shows one fairly large splinter missing on left side, and one or 2 minor splinters on right. A very fine example. It is believed that the entire contract of 4000 was delivered. 4-45756 MGM164 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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