J.MILLS CONTRACT MUSKET 1806 W/BAYONET.

Revised: 10/12/2013

Additional Information: Musket has an old replacement frizzen.

J.MILLS CONTRACT MUSKET 1806 W/BAYONET. SN NSN. .71 Cal. x 41-3/4″ long unmarked bbl. 6-1/4″ long lock marked “J. MILLS” / “PITTSFIELD”. Barrel bands, trigger guard, buttplate and sideplate are all US 1808 period furniture. Bayonet lug set back 1-1/4″ from muzzle. Accompanying gun is an orig US bayonet of the correct type having a 14-1/4″ long blade marked “CC” at back of blade. Black walnut stock is 53″ long unmarked and also shaped in the same 1808 period of US military musket, ramrod and sling swivels appear to be orig making this gun 100% complete and orig. Jason Mills of Pittsfield. Massachusetts was a private maker of muskets and his armory was sold to Lemuel Pomeroy, whose muskets continued to be made under U.S. Government Contract until the mid-1840’s when the Pomeroy’s decided making musket was no longer profitable. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are in fine condition and show no evidence of usage, only hardened grease which also matches color of furniture. Walnut stock is excellent condition with no cracks, splits, or losses, only a few minor handling dents. Overall this musket is in very fine condition. 4-49308 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2611	$2,875.00	Revised: 10/12/2013 Additional Information: Musket has an old replacement frizzen. J.MILLS CONTRACT MUSKET 1806 W/BAYONET. SN NSN. .71 Cal. x 41-3/4″ long unmarked bbl. 6-1/4″ long lock marked “J. MILLS” / “PITTSFIELD”. Barrel bands, trigger guard, buttplate and sideplate are all US 1808 period furniture. Bayonet lug set back 1-1/4″ from muzzle. Accompanying gun is an orig US bayonet of the correct type having a 14-1/4″ long blade marked “CC” at back of blade. Black walnut stock is 53″ long unmarked and also shaped in the same 1808 period of US military musket, ramrod and sling swivels appear to be orig making this gun 100% complete and orig. Jason Mills of Pittsfield. Massachusetts was a private maker of muskets and his armory was sold to Lemuel Pomeroy, whose muskets continued to be made under U.S. Government Contract until the mid-1840’s when the Pomeroy’s decided making musket was no longer profitable. CONDITION: Bbl and lock are in fine condition and show no evidence of usage, only hardened grease which also matches color of furniture. Walnut stock is excellent condition with no cracks, splits, or losses, only a few minor handling dents. Overall this musket is in very fine condition. 4-49308 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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