RARE HARPERS FERRY PRESENTATION MODEL 1816 MUSKET W/BAYONET.

RARE HARPERS FERRY PRESENTATION MODEL 1816 MUSKET W/BAYONET. NSN. Cal. .69. 42” rnd bbl. Lock is dated 1829 & has standard Harpers Ferry markings. The wrist and stock near the butt have been checkered. A flying angel with a trumpet is overlaid on the left side of the stock; a presentation scroll is inlaid on the right. An American eagle is inlaid as a thumb piece. There are various initials on various parts including V, R and 5 on the trigger guard; G and 5 on the side plate; 5 on the band retaining springs, lock plate screws, buttplate screws & buttplate; C on the rear bbl band; V on the hammer; M and 2 on the upper jaw; 2, D and V on the frizzen. The bayonet has standard U.S. proof marks. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned to armory bright with some new rust forming. Stock has been lightly cleaned and revarnished. Small cracks at the rear of the lock plate & rear lock screw. Frizzen spring is broken but remains in place; otherwise the lock is functional. These presentation military muskets are very rare. 4-54050 FS27 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	380	$5,175.00	RARE HARPERS FERRY PRESENTATION MODEL 1816 MUSKET W/BAYONET. NSN. Cal. .69. 42” rnd bbl. Lock is dated 1829 & has standard Harpers Ferry markings. The wrist and stock near the butt have been checkered. A flying angel with a trumpet is overlaid on the left side of the stock; a presentation scroll is inlaid on the right. An American eagle is inlaid as a thumb piece. There are various initials on various parts including V, R and 5 on the trigger guard; G and 5 on the side plate; 5 on the band retaining springs, lock plate screws, buttplate screws & buttplate; C on the rear bbl band; V on the hammer; M and 2 on the upper jaw; 2, D and V on the frizzen. The bayonet has standard U.S. proof marks. CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned to armory bright with some new rust forming. Stock has been lightly cleaned and revarnished. Small cracks at the rear of the lock plate & rear lock screw. Frizzen spring is broken but remains in place; otherwise the lock is functional. These presentation military muskets are very rare. 4-54050 FS27 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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