U.S. REBUILT GREENLEAF’S POINT/WASHINGTON ARSENAL MUSKET.

U.S. REBUILT GREENLEAF’S POINT/WASHINGTON ARSENAL MUSKET. Cal. 71. 42-1/8″ long bbl marked at breech with “2 No 10875/” and “US” in a sunken oval. Lock marked under pan spread winged eagle with “US” in a shield and stamped in three lines behind cock “HARPERS/FERRY/1811”. Walnut stock marked opposite lock a script “EW” within a cartouche (Eber Ward). Greenleaf’s Point became an arsenal of manufacturer after the War of 1812 where earlier pattern muskets were rebuilt into the current Model 1816 pattern. It is known that this work commenced in 1818 and continued at least through 1820 possibly through 1825. Eber Ward was foreman of the shop and had at times a dozen men under his supervision upgrading muskets. For additional information see pg. 287-289 of “US MILITARY MUSKETS & BAYONETS: The Later Years 1816 Through the Civil War”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection where he acquired from C. Meade Patterson Collection, Nov. 11, 1999, lot 221, Conestoga Auction. Mr. Patterson purchased from C. H. Weisz, Arlington, Virginia, February 25, 1954. CONDITION: Metal has been lightly cleaned, still showing some evidence of light to medium pitting around touch hole but in overall very good condition. As is the stock that only has minor handling marks and dings; no serious cracks or gouges. 4-39615 PAS56 (2,500-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2517	$2,012.50	U.S. REBUILT GREENLEAF’S POINT/WASHINGTON ARSENAL MUSKET. Cal. 71. 42-1/8″ long bbl marked at breech with “2 No 10875/” and “US” in a sunken oval. Lock marked under pan spread winged eagle with “US” in a shield and stamped in three lines behind cock “HARPERS/FERRY/1811”. Walnut stock marked opposite lock a script “EW” within a cartouche (Eber Ward). Greenleaf’s Point became an arsenal of manufacturer after the War of 1812 where earlier pattern muskets were rebuilt into the current Model 1816 pattern. It is known that this work commenced in 1818 and continued at least through 1820 possibly through 1825. Eber Ward was foreman of the shop and had at times a dozen men under his supervision upgrading muskets. For additional information see pg. 287-289 of “US MILITARY MUSKETS & BAYONETS: The Later Years 1816 Through the Civil War”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection where he acquired from C. Meade Patterson Collection, Nov. 11, 1999, lot 221, Conestoga Auction. Mr. Patterson purchased from C. H. Weisz, Arlington, Virginia, February 25, 1954. CONDITION: Metal has been lightly cleaned, still showing some evidence of light to medium pitting around touch hole but in overall very good condition. As is the stock that only has minor handling marks and dings; no serious cracks or gouges. 4-39615 PAS56 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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