1816 US CONTRACT MUSKET BY P. & E. W. BLAKE WITH RARE WARD TAPE PRIMER PERCUSSION CONVERSION AND BAYONET.

1816 US CONTRACT MUSKET BY P. & E. W. BLAKE WITH RARE WARD TAPE PRIMER PERCUSSION CONVERSION AND BAYONET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. First contract musket by this maker, one of 15000 delivered between 1826 – 1830 in standard configuration, has “P” proof on bbl with “U.S” and “P & E. W. BLAKE” in front of hammer, and “NEW HAVEN” and “1826” on tail of lockplate. It has been converted to percussion, using the very scarce (fewer than 300 delivered) Ward patent tape priming system with mechanism in awkward looking percussion hammer head. Rear of head is stamped “J. N. WARD. U. S. A.” “PATENTED JULY 1. 1856”. The unusual brazed-on bolster of this conversion is also distinctive. Stock is stamped with “JA” at rear of trigger guard tang, with “JC” inspectors cartouche behind sideplate. Initials “LVT” are carved in 1/2″ letters on right butt near plate. Triangular steel socket bayonet has 18″ blade stamped “US”. CONDITION: Very good. All metal parts are lightly cleaned to freckled brown patina, with pewter highlights. Lock is somewhat brighter than remainder of musket. Stock is fine, sound, retaining most of its orig oil finish with numerous handling marks, some rather deep. Some slight oil has been rubbed in over the years, and repaired crack runs about 5″ from front of trigger guard through ramrod channel. Inspectors cartouche is clear. Lock is crisp. Tape primer mechanism appears to be complete, but does not advance. Bayonet condition is good, showing cleaning over considerable light pitting. 4-45702 MGM162 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2485	$2,587.50	1816 US CONTRACT MUSKET BY P. & E. W. BLAKE WITH RARE WARD TAPE PRIMER PERCUSSION CONVERSION AND BAYONET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. First contract musket by this maker, one of 15000 delivered between 1826 – 1830 in standard configuration, has “P” proof on bbl with “U.S” and “P & E. W. BLAKE” in front of hammer, and “NEW HAVEN” and “1826” on tail of lockplate. It has been converted to percussion, using the very scarce (fewer than 300 delivered) Ward patent tape priming system with mechanism in awkward looking percussion hammer head. Rear of head is stamped “J. N. WARD. U. S. A.” “PATENTED JULY 1. 1856”. The unusual brazed-on bolster of this conversion is also distinctive. Stock is stamped with “JA” at rear of trigger guard tang, with “JC” inspectors cartouche behind sideplate. Initials “LVT” are carved in 1/2″ letters on right butt near plate. Triangular steel socket bayonet has 18″ blade stamped “US”. CONDITION: Very good. All metal parts are lightly cleaned to freckled brown patina, with pewter highlights. Lock is somewhat brighter than remainder of musket. Stock is fine, sound, retaining most of its orig oil finish with numerous handling marks, some rather deep. Some slight oil has been rubbed in over the years, and repaired crack runs about 5″ from front of trigger guard through ramrod channel. Inspectors cartouche is clear. Lock is crisp. Tape primer mechanism appears to be complete, but does not advance. Bayonet condition is good, showing cleaning over considerable light pitting. 4-45702 MGM162 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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