U.S. 1798 WHITNEY CONTRACT MUSKET TYPE III.

U.S. 1798 WHITNEY CONTRACT MUSKET TYPE III. Cal. 71. 42-3/4″ rnd iron bbl marked with at the breech with an “O” (Robert Orr). Letter “V” stamped on bayonet lug sets back 1-1/8″ from the muzzle. Touch hole has been enlarged.Lock mark under round bottom inclined brass pan with chicken eagle over “NEW HAVEN”, behind the cock is “U STATES” in a vertical arch. Inside of lock is marked with an “M” and all internal components are original and indicates that the gun is an original Flintlock. Walnut stock is marked with the “ORR” inspection stamp opposite the lock within 3/4″ circular cartouche script “US” over “ORR”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have been cleaned but there is still some evidence of pitting at the breech of the bbl and the face of the cock. Bbl bands and trigger guard have medium to heavy pitting as does the back of the butt plate. Walnut stock is in very good condition having sharp edges with a 3″ long scratch on the left side of wrist and 1″ gouge on right side of wrist. No major cracks, chips or dents. This musket is one of the 8,000 delivered by Eli Whitney who has become known as the father of mass production. 4-39617 PAS55 (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
	2526	$1,725.00	U.S. 1798 WHITNEY CONTRACT MUSKET TYPE III. Cal. 71. 42-3/4″ rnd iron bbl marked with at the breech with an “O” (Robert Orr). Letter “V” stamped on bayonet lug sets back 1-1/8″ from the muzzle. Touch hole has been enlarged.Lock mark under round bottom inclined brass pan with chicken eagle over “NEW HAVEN”, behind the cock is “U STATES” in a vertical arch. Inside of lock is marked with an “M” and all internal components are original and indicates that the gun is an original Flintlock. Walnut stock is marked with the “ORR” inspection stamp opposite the lock within 3/4″ circular cartouche script “US” over “ORR”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have been cleaned but there is still some evidence of pitting at the breech of the bbl and the face of the cock. Bbl bands and trigger guard have medium to heavy pitting as does the back of the butt plate. Walnut stock is in very good condition having sharp edges with a 3″ long scratch on the left side of wrist and 1″ gouge on right side of wrist. No major cracks, chips or dents. This musket is one of the 8,000 delivered by Eli Whitney who has become known as the father of mass production. 4-39617 PAS55 (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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