U.S. MODEL 1822/28 HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET.

U.S. MODEL 1822/28 HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET. Cal. 69. 42″ long rnd bbl marked at breech tang “1835”. On left breech “V/P/eagle head” with a small “V” on the left bbl flat and the number “623” above the proof marks. Lock marked under pin with spread-winged eagle over “US” and reading vertically behind the cock “HARPER’S/FERRY/1835” in three lines. Inside of lockplate marked with a “V” and a “G” on the inside of the brass pan. Ramrod and sling swivels are original to this musket. Walnut stock marked opposite lock “AR” (ADAM RUHMAN) over “V”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection where he acquired it from the C. Meade Patterson Collection, November 11, 1999 at Conestoga Auctions lot 349. Mr. Patterson purchased it from an antique shop in Richmond, Virginia in 1939. CONDITION: Metal overall has been lightly cleaned many years ago. Wood is in good+ condition, having a crack originating at the rear lock screw and running back about 4″ to the wrist and terminating over the top of the lock. Balance of the stock is very sound with some slight marring on left side of butt near b uttplate, balance of stock has normal age handling dings and scrapes. 4-39619 (3,000-4,000)

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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	2521	$2,012.50	U.S. MODEL 1822/28 HARPER’S FERRY MUSKET. Cal. 69. 42″ long rnd bbl marked at breech tang “1835”. On left breech “V/P/eagle head” with a small “V” on the left bbl flat and the number “623” above the proof marks. Lock marked under pin with spread-winged eagle over “US” and reading vertically behind the cock “HARPER’S/FERRY/1835” in three lines. Inside of lockplate marked with a “V” and a “G” on the inside of the brass pan. Ramrod and sling swivels are original to this musket. Walnut stock marked opposite lock “AR” (ADAM RUHMAN) over “V”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection where he acquired it from the C. Meade Patterson Collection, November 11, 1999 at Conestoga Auctions lot 349. Mr. Patterson purchased it from an antique shop in Richmond, Virginia in 1939. CONDITION: Metal overall has been lightly cleaned many years ago. Wood is in good+ condition, having a crack originating at the rear lock screw and running back about 4″ to the wrist and terminating over the top of the lock. Balance of the stock is very sound with some slight marring on left side of butt near b uttplate, balance of stock has normal age handling dings and scrapes. 4-39619 (3,000-4,000) 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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