VIRGINIA CONTRACT MUSKET SUPPLIED BY JAMES SWAN CIRCA 1797.

VIRGINIA CONTRACT MUSKET SUPPLIED BY JAMES SWAN CIRCA 1797. Cal. 69. 42-1/2″ long rnd bbl. Bayonet is set back 1-1/4″ back from muzzle and marked with “C”. Baluster turning at the breech and top of bbl marked “5 V. REG. SPOTSYLVANIA”. Lock is unmarked but original to gun. Mounted in British Brown Bess shortland pattern furniture with a rounded butt tang punch stamped “LD”. Walnut stock is marked only with a sunburst opposite the lock and possibly a “II”. Nicely incised carved on the left side of the butt “HDW”. Gun is complete with what appears to be the original ramrod, however sling swivels are missing. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. Formerly in the George Neumann Collection and pictured in “History of Weapons of the American Revolution”. It is pictured on page 110. For additional information American Society of Arms Collectors, Bulletin No. 4, page 7, Complete history of James Swan purchased muskets where 7,831 of the 8,000 contracted for were accepted by the Virginia and then marked for issue to Militia counties. CONDITION: All metal is bright as originally finished and the walnut stock is in good condition considering age with relatively minor nicks and scratches. 4-39614 PAS59 (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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2529	$4,887.50	VIRGINIA CONTRACT MUSKET SUPPLIED BY JAMES SWAN CIRCA 1797. Cal. 69. 42-1/2″ long rnd bbl. Bayonet is set back 1-1/4″ back from muzzle and marked with “C”. Baluster turning at the breech and top of bbl marked “5 V. REG. SPOTSYLVANIA”. Lock is unmarked but original to gun. Mounted in British Brown Bess shortland pattern furniture with a rounded butt tang punch stamped “LD”. Walnut stock is marked only with a sunburst opposite the lock and possibly a “II”. Nicely incised carved on the left side of the butt “HDW”. Gun is complete with what appears to be the original ramrod, however sling swivels are missing. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. Formerly in the George Neumann Collection and pictured in “History of Weapons of the American Revolution”. It is pictured on page 110. For additional information American Society of Arms Collectors, Bulletin No. 4, page 7, Complete history of James Swan purchased muskets where 7,831 of the 8,000 contracted for were accepted by the Virginia and then marked for issue to Militia counties. CONDITION: All metal is bright as originally finished and the walnut stock is in good condition considering age with relatively minor nicks and scratches. 4-39614 PAS59 (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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