JOHNSON MODEL 1817 FLINTLOCK COMMON RIFLE.

JOHNSON MODEL 1817 FLINTLOCK COMMON RIFLE. Cal. 58. Usual configuration, 35-7/8” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, small fixed rear sight, usual proofs on the bbl with “1826” dated tang & lockplate. Has “R & JD Johnson” markings and has an oval iron patchbox in the right side of the buttstock. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with iron furniture, three bands with a brass trumpet end iron ramrod. The sling loops are mounted to the middle band and on an extension of the lower tang and it has a smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: The bore has been reamed smooth and is now about 58 caliber instead of the original 54 caliber rifled bore. Metal retains an even bright cleaned color with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Wood is sound with a few chips along the ramrod channel, otherwise retains most of a fine restored finish. Good mechanics. 4-51518 JR793 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	799	$1,725.00	JOHNSON MODEL 1817 FLINTLOCK COMMON RIFLE. Cal. 58. Usual configuration, 35-7/8” bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug, small fixed rear sight, usual proofs on the bbl with “1826” dated tang & lockplate. Has “R & JD Johnson” markings and has an oval iron patchbox in the right side of the buttstock. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with iron furniture, three bands with a brass trumpet end iron ramrod. The sling loops are mounted to the middle band and on an extension of the lower tang and it has a smooth steel buttplate. CONDITION: The bore has been reamed smooth and is now about 58 caliber instead of the original 54 caliber rifled bore. Metal retains an even bright cleaned color with a few scattered spots of light surface rust. Wood is sound with a few chips along the ramrod channel, otherwise retains most of a fine restored finish. Good mechanics. 4-51518 JR793 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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