CONTRACT OF 1808 MUSKET BY GOETZ & WESTPHAL.

CONTRACT OF 1808 MUSKET BY GOETZ & WESTPHAL. SN NSN. Cal. 69 44-¾” long bbl with bayonet lug set underneath the bbl and an Eagle head over “CT” in a sunken oval facing right at the left breech. The Lock is marked under the pan with remnants of the spread winged eagle over “US” and behind the cock reading vertically “WESTPHAL/PHILADA” in two lines. The Walnut stock is normal in all respects having the important Federal inspector’s acceptance mark of “MTW” (Marine T. Wickham) on the left side of the stock opposite the lock. Goetz & Westphal contracted to produce 2,500 muskets of the Harpers Ferry Pattern on July 13, 1808 delivered to the Schuylkill Arsenal and actually delivered 1,082 stands. Marine T. Wickham inspected the last 150 stands delivered in 1811. CONDITION: All metal work is in very good condition as is the walnut stock having a ½” long stress crack originating at the rear locks screw and another opposite the lock, though neither detract from the guns overall appearance. Arm is complete with both sling swivels and ramrod. 4-46108 PAS10 (2,200-2,800)

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
	2279	$0.00	CONTRACT OF 1808 MUSKET BY GOETZ & WESTPHAL. SN NSN. Cal. 69 44-¾” long bbl with bayonet lug set underneath the bbl and an Eagle head over “CT” in a sunken oval facing right at the left breech. The Lock is marked under the pan with remnants of the spread winged eagle over “US” and behind the cock reading vertically “WESTPHAL/PHILADA” in two lines. The Walnut stock is normal in all respects having the important Federal inspector’s acceptance mark of “MTW” (Marine T. Wickham) on the left side of the stock opposite the lock. Goetz & Westphal contracted to produce 2,500 muskets of the Harpers Ferry Pattern on July 13, 1808 delivered to the Schuylkill Arsenal and actually delivered 1,082 stands. Marine T. Wickham inspected the last 150 stands delivered in 1811. CONDITION: All metal work is in very good condition as is the walnut stock having a ½” long stress crack originating at the rear locks screw and another opposite the lock, though neither detract from the guns overall appearance. Arm is complete with both sling swivels and ramrod. 4-46108 PAS10 (2,200-2,800) 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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