WATERS MODEL 1816 TYPE 3 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

WATERS MODEL 1816 TYPE 3 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Beautiful flintlock in orig configuration with 42” rnd bbl, three bands with spring keepers, brass front sight on rear split of front band and a square bayonet lug on top at the muzzle. It has an orig button head ramrod. The breech end of bbl is marked with “US” “LS” and “P” proofs with the date “1826” on the tang. Lockplate is marked in block letters “US / A. WATERS” in front of hammer and “MILBURY / 1831” vertically behind the hammer. There is a small “76” stamped twice behind top tang in the wood with a small “US” on buttplate tang and a “DJ” cartouche in an oval with the number “64” on the wood just above the buttplate tang. Left side flat has two crisp cartouches and the number “3” with small “GL” stamp in the wood below bottom tang. Right side of buttstock has a hand carved “K”. Mounted in its orig 1-pc walnut stock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 65-75% orig brown with a small cleaned area by the lower band and some thinning around the middle band. Lockplate retains some of its orig bright polish, being mostly a thin patina. Triggerguard retains about 50% dark brown with balance a mottled patina. Stock is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains a fine, hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, lightly rusted bore. 4-31061 JR508 (2,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	36A	$2,012.00	WATERS MODEL 1816 TYPE 3 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. Beautiful flintlock in orig configuration with 42” rnd bbl, three bands with spring keepers, brass front sight on rear split of front band and a square bayonet lug on top at the muzzle. It has an orig button head ramrod. The breech end of bbl is marked with “US” “LS” and “P” proofs with the date “1826” on the tang. Lockplate is marked in block letters “US / A. WATERS” in front of hammer and “MILBURY / 1831” vertically behind the hammer. There is a small “76” stamped twice behind top tang in the wood with a small “US” on buttplate tang and a “DJ” cartouche in an oval with the number “64” on the wood just above the buttplate tang. Left side flat has two crisp cartouches and the number “3” with small “GL” stamp in the wood below bottom tang. Right side of buttstock has a hand carved “K”. Mounted in its orig 1-pc walnut stock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 65-75% orig brown with a small cleaned area by the lower band and some thinning around the middle band. Lockplate retains some of its orig bright polish, being mostly a thin patina. Triggerguard retains about 50% dark brown with balance a mottled patina. Stock is sound with usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains a fine, hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, lightly rusted bore. 4-31061 JR508 (2,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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