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A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S BLUNDERBUSS, by "SANDERS", ca. 1780: In overall fine lightly cleaned condition. London proofed, 16 1/8", pin-fastened, octagonal to round, flared, smoothbore, brass barrel with 1.25 caliber muzzle, a floral engraved baluster-turned breech and a matching wedding-band transition. The top of the breech with a "SANDERS BOROUGH LONDON" address, an "IS" (Joseph Sanders) maker's mark and two (2) London Tower Private proof marks of 1780. In original flintlock condition with a rounded, scroll engraved lockplate and its matching gooseneck hammer and frizzen. The face of the lock with some light discoloration and scattered fine pitting: a clear "SANDERS" signature for Joseph Sanders of London, UK: worked at 131 Borough Street, 1778-1788 (please see H. L. Blackmore: "Gunmakers of London", pg. 174). Retains its original lock components with a strong mainspring and original sidebolts. Molded and carved walnut fullstock with raised teardrop carvings around the lock and sidebolt mortises, the butt with a nicely fluted comb and a raised carved scallop-shell, around the iron barrel tang. Sharp contours, smooth surfaces, 95% finish, some scattered handling marks and several old repairs at the fore-end tip and under the lock and sideplate mortises. Nicely engraved brass hardware: the trigger-guard with a leaf-type forward final and an engraved "Tudor Rose", on its bow. The buttplate with a lightly engraved stepped finial, with a martial-theme stand of arms. Two barrel-type ramrod pipes and a rifle type sideplate with an engraved cannon stand of arms motif. The martial theme engraving strongly suggests ownership by an Officer. Retains smooth brass surfaces with clear engraving and much of its polish. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours, fine foliate engraving, clear markings and choice brass surfaces. In mechanically functional order with some scattered pitting and a clear maker's signature. Fine, nicely figured, walnut fullstock with sharp contours, the noted old repairs and some scattered handling marks. Complete with its original brass tip wooden ramrod with an iron worm. A very handsome example of a classic Revolutionary War Period English Brass Barrel Blunderbuss. Made by a noted and recorded London gunsmith of the 18th century. Overall length, 31 1/2". Price: $5,000.00
A VERY RARE AMERICAN USED/ALTERED MODEL 1728 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET/FUSIL DU CHASE, ca. 1740: In overall very good original flintlock condition. The working-period reduced, 42", band and pin fastened, round, smoothbore, .74 caliber barrel with the correct Model-1728 top-barrel-flat, for nearly its entire length: missing its bayonet lug and the breech with a visible floral-form inspector's mark. Regulation Model 1728 flat lock with a stepped tail and its original matching gooseneck hammer: faintly marked under the faceted powder-pan with French Crown Arsenal marking. Walnut fullstock with a semi-Roman Nose butt with a raised comb and full brass mounts. Retains its original upper barrel band with a Rev. War period spring adaptation: the other bands period-removed. The trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and a fine mustard-toned age patina. Fusil du Chase type brass buttplate with a fleur di lis finial and screw fastenings. Two, American, sheet brass, barrel-form ramrod pipes; and a regulation pattern, flat, "S" shaped sideplate with matching untouched surfaces. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth brown surfaces, a fine touch hole and visible Arsenal proof/inspector's marks. Very good lock with lightly pitted and discolored surfaces, its original components and in functional order. The stock with 65%+ finish and some expected scattered handling marks. The hardware with a richly toned mustard age patina. A very good and untouched example of a Colonial Period/French & Indian War Mdl. 1728 Musket. An unusual and scarce French-made musket with signs of legitimate American usage/period-alteration to a fowler/fusil du chase. Original iron button-head ramrod and side-mounted rear sling swivel. Overall length 57 1/2". For similar examples and more information, please see: (George C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 89 & 209). Price: SOLD
A RARE FRENCH REVOLUTION/NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD NAVAL RAMPART GUN, ca. 1790s:: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Heavy, thick-walled, 31 1/2", wrought-iron band-fastened, octagonal, smoothbore, .90+ caliber, iron barrel with a front band-mounted blade sight and a “V” rear sight on the top of the breech. The unmarked lock is similar to Regulation Model 1777 configuration with a rounded lockplate and a removable brass powder-pan: made with an earlier-type round gooseneck hammer. Robust walnut fullstock with a thick wrist and fore-stock (made without ramrod provision). Regulation-type "Charleville" Model 1777-type trigger-guard with finger indents and screw-fastened buttplate: two sidebolt escutcheons. Equipped with its original key-fastened swivel yolk. In overall fine, untouched, original flintlock condition. The barrel retains a toned steel gray patina with mottled surfaces, some scattered light pitting and evidence of Sea Service. Lock in functional order with matching untouched surfaces. The stock with smooth, brown/tan surfaces, 75% of its original finish and some minor handling marks. The hardware with a toned gunmetal age patina and some scattered light pitting. A fine and rare example of a Napoleanic War Period French Naval Rampart Gun. Of large and heavy proportion, weighing over 15 lb. Overall length, 48". Price: $10,775.00
AN EARLY & RARE COLONIAL PERIOD NEW ENGLAND LONG FOWLER, ca. 1750: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The round to round, pin-fastened, unsigned, American-made, 53", smoothbore, .67 caliber barrel with a smooth untouched surfaces and a wedding band transition. Graceful and early form, Colonial-made Cherry-wood fullstock of classic New England Fowler design with a pronounced drop to the wrist and a fluted butt-section. Colonial-manufactured and lightly engraved brass furniture: the buttplate with an engraved stepped tang, (4) American sheet-brass barrel-form ramrod pipes, an engraved openwork rifle-type sideplate and an acorn finial trigger-guard with a lightly engraved bow. Scroll engraved, unmarked American-made lock with flat surfaces, a bridled powder-pan and a matching reinforced hammer. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition with some wear to the mechanism and engraving. The barrel exhibits an even, smooth, brown age-patina with a fine touch hole and retains an original musket-ball stuck in the bore (slight swell): barrel-tang with broken finial and an old filled repair. The lock with all of its original components and matching surfaces with some scattered discoloration and pitting. Very Good stock with 75% of its finish, sharp contours, some scattered handling marks several tight hairlines and an old missing chip on the left side of fore-end-tip. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Richly toned, untouched, brass hardware with a mustard age patina. A very nice example of an original flintlock New England Long Fowler, ca. 1750. Original? plain wooden ramrod. Overall length, 69". A very nice Colonial American-Made Fowler which very likely saw military service in the French & Indian and/or American Revolutionary War. For similar examples, please see "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 163, 164, 165 & 166. Price: $6,750.00
RARE GRIFFIN & TOW COACHING CARBINE, ca. 1770s: In overall very good original flintlock condition. The 16", pin-fastened, octagonal to round, smoothbore, .64 caliber barrel with two London proof-marks and a faint "IG" (Joseph Griffin 1741-1782) maker's mark. The breech with the reminents of a "London" marking within a balloon border; and fitted with a scroll-engraved iron tang (missing rear 1/2). The lock of high quality manufacture with a sliding rear safety (missing), a rounded lockplate and gooseneck hammer, each with a "hound's-tooth" border engraving. Clearly engraved, under the powder-pan, "Griffin & Tow" (Griffin & Tow, London England 1772-1782, please see H. Blackmore: Gunmakers of London 1350-1850, pg. 104) Molded and carved, figured walnut fullstock with a pronounced raised comb and made without a butt-plate provision. Engraved brass mounts: a raised "S"-shaped sideplate, two barrel-form ramrod pipes and the trigger-guard with an acorn finial and a "Tudor Rose" engraved on the bow. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with dark untouched surfaces with some moderate scattered pitting and discoloration overall: visible, though worn markings on the breech. Lock with a strong mainspring and all original components: the hammer will not hold, as the sliding safety interferes with the sear": smooth dark patina and clear markings. Very good stock with smooth surfaces, 75% of its finish, some minor handling marks and some very light scratches overall. Sharp contours and very tight fitting to the mounts and mechanism. Associated? wooden ramrod and forward barrel-key. Overall length 30 1/2". A rare and untouched English coaching carbine made by one of the best gumakers of the 18th century. Price: $3,550.00
A VERY FINE & RARE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1754 DRAGOON TYPE "CHARLEVILLE" MUSKET, ca. 1756: In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The 40 1/4", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .72 caliber barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug and two very clear French arsenal, Crown/Fleur di lies inspector's marks, on the left side of the breech. The Arsenal marked lock of regulation Model 1754 configuration with flat, stepped lockplate and its original gooseneck hammer: clearly marked "Simeon & Sauvade" and with a Crown/"B", under the bridled iron powder-pan. Marie Simeon of St. Etienne, France was an entrepreneur who worked 1750-1770 & in 1756, with her associate Benoit Sauvade, had a contract with the Royal Dragoon Regiment. (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neu Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 1171). Walnut fullstock with a deeply fluted, and semi-Roman-Nose, raised comb butt with brass and iron mounts. Three barrel bands: the rear and the upper bands are sping-retained and of brass; and the middle band is of iron with a swivel-stud and is screw-fastened. Brass trigger-guard of classic French Model 1754 design with long teardrop finials and a forward sling-swivel & stud. The brass buttplate with a stepped and decorative top finial with a pin-fastening. Dragoon type brass sideplate of triangular "rifle" form with beveled edges and both of its original sidebolts. In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth, clean, steel-gray, surfaces and very clear Arsenal markings. The Lock with matching smooth surfaces, virtually no pitting and a fine steel-gray patina overall. In mechanically functional order with its original components throughout. Fine walnut stock of classic, early, French design, with a pronounced and deeply fluted comb, 85% finish and some very minor handling marks: an illegible, circular, inspector's mark behind the trigger-guard and a small old repaired gouge/burn? between the rear and middle bands. Very fine hardware with smooth brass surfaces and a nicely toned patina: the rear band with an old solder repair and the middle band retains its gunmetal age-patina. A very fine and Rare example of a French & Indian War Period Mdl. 1754 "Charleville Dragoon" type Musket/Fusil. Iron button-head ramrod (associated?) and complete with its brass rear sling swivel. Overall length 55 1/2". (For similar examples and more information, please see: George C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 35, 40, 46, 91 & 178. Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED WAR OF 1812/NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD THIRD MODEL/INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET w/ ORIGINAL BAYONET, ca. 1805: In overall very good original flintlock condition. The standard 39", pin-fastened, round, .75 caliber, iron barrel with baluster turned breech and two Board of Ordnance Proof marks. Regulation walnut full stock with a raised beavertail apron at the barrel tang, sharp contours, several acceptance/inspector's marks and a clear 1805 dtd. Storekeeper's mark: numerous scattered worm holes, but of very solid constitution. Regulation India-pattern brass furniture: three (3) baluster ramrod pipes, a stepped buttplate, a flat hazelnut finial trigger-guard, a pin-fastened nose cap and a raised "S"-shaped sideplate. Regulation, Pre-1809 (1796) Pattern Lock with a gooseneck hammer. Sharp Crown/"GR" royal cypher and a Broad Arrow acceptance mark, under the powder-pan: clearly marked "TOWER", behind the hammer. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp markings, smooth steel gray surfaces and some scattered discoloration, rust stains and light pitting. Very good stock with 85% of its finish, some scattered handling marks, minor chips, sharp contours and the noted numerous worm holes (from poor storage). In mechanically functional order with all of its original lock components, a strong mainspring, sharp markings and a fine touch-hole. Complete with its original sling swivels, iron button-head ramrod and Crown marked bayonet: matching steel gray surfaces with scattered pitting and a nearly perfect fit. An early India Pattern/Third Model Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1805. Overall length, 56". Price: $3,875.00
A Very Good American Restocked Late Revolutionary War Period "Charleville" Musket, ca. 1778-1780s: Regulation, 45" round, band-fastened, smoothbore, .74 cal, round, iron barrel with a top-mounted bayonet lug and a very good untouched brown age-patina: the breech with a "D" Charleville Arsenal marking. American-made hardwood (maple?) fullstock of typical provincial "Charleville" design. The butt-stock with a fluted and pronounced comb with a slightly flattened wrist and simple molding around the lock and sideplate. Some scattered handling marks/scuffs and an old minor filled repair behind the tail of the lock. Original, regulation, Charleville Model "1763" lock with a strong mainspring, very good mechanics and a clear "Charleville" marking: the top jaw and screw replacements and the tip of the hammer-spur is chipped. Recycled Charleville Model 1766/8 iron hardware. Three spring-retain barrel bands (the rear and uppermost spring missing their tips), the trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and sling-swivels, a flat "S" shaped sideplate (one sidebolt replaced) and a screw-fastened buttplate. The furniture with a dark untouched age patina and some expected scattered light pitting and darkness, en suite with the barrel & lock. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with generally smooth chocolate brown surfaces and some scattered light discoloration/pitting: fine touch-hole. The lock with a matching age-patina and in mechanically functional order with a clear Charleville Arsenal marking. Very good American-made stock with some scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and 65% finish: of slightly crude, typical, Colonial American, design. In original flintlock configuration and complete with both of its sling swivels. Replaced iron ramrod. Overall length, 59 1/2". A very nice example of a Revolutionary War Period American made "Charleville" Musket, ca. 1770s-1780s. Price: $5,250.00
A VERY FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY BELGIAN FLINTLOCK CHIEF'S GRADE "TRADE-TYPE" BLUNDERBUSS, ca. 1850-1900: In overall very fine untouched original flintlock condition. Liege proofed, 17 1/8", pin-fastened, octagonal to round, "Trumpet-type", smoothbore, steel barrel with 1.25+ caliber flared muzzle and a .50 cal. bore. A scroll engraved barrel-tang and retains 85%-90% polish with smooth surfaces and virtually no pitting. In original flintlock condition with a rounded, floral-scroll engraved lockplate, en suite with the barrel tang. Matching gooseneck hammer with its original jaw and screw, an arrowhead finial frizzen spring and its original engraved frizzen. The face of the lock with some very light patches of discoloration and 90%+ polish. Retains its original lock components and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring: associated rear sidebolt. Molded and carved hardwood (beechnut?) fullstock with a raised carved "Boar's Head" Pistol grip, a checkered wrist and simple borders around the lock and sideplate: the left side of the butt with a raised cheek-piece. Sharp contours, smooth surfaces, 95% finish and some scattered light handling marks: no repairs or cracks. Lightly engraved iron hardware: the trigger-guard with an engraved forward final. The screw-fastened buttplate with a plain stepped finial, a single barrel-type ramrod pipe and a flat "S" shaped sideplate. In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours a finely engraved barrel-tang and visible markings. In mechanically functional order with a very fine lock. The hardwood fullstock with sharp contours, 95% finish and a carved and checkered grip of French "Empire Period" design. Complete with its original iron ramrod. A very fine example of a late Belgian Flintlock "Trade" type Blunderbuss, ca. 1850-1900. Most likely made for the African Trade market-- in the Congo. Of "Chief's" grade, as is extensively engraved and carved overall. In very fine untouched original flintlock condition, with the noted loss of the rear side-bolt. Overall length, 33 1/2". Price: $1,150.00
A GOOD COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD MUSKET, ca. 1760s-1770s: In overall good+ untouched original flintlock condition. Octagonal to round, 36 1/4", smoothbore, .78 cal, round, iron, Dutch?, barrel with a wedding-band transition and an illegible proof mark on the left side of the breech. Dark, American walnut fullstock with a rounded butt and a working period mended repair to the fore-stock. American-made and recycled Dutch, iron mounts with smooth evenly toned, dark surfaces, en suite with the barrel and lock. Screw-fastened buttplate with a long flame finial, a nail-fastened sheet-iron American trigger-guard, two recycled barrel bands and a convex "S" shaped sideplate. Unmarked, Dutch-type, banana-shaped lock with a gooseneck hammer, an un-bidled powder-pan and an arrow-finial frizzen spring. In overall good+, original flintlock condition. The barrel retains smooth chocolate brown surfaces with some scattered pitting and discoloration. The hardware with a matching smooth age patina. Good stock with scattered handling marks, the noted repair to the fore-stock, some minor hairlines and 65% original finish: a repaired chip at the top of the lock mortise. In original flintlock configuration with good mechanics and an untouched patina. Overall length, 52". Original iron ramrod. A nice example of an American-made Colonial/Revolionary War Period Musket. For similar examples please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Price: $3,000.00
AN EXTREMELY RARE EARLY COLONIAL PERIOD AMERICAN USED REGIMENTALLY MARKED "PATTERN 1738 (LIEGE) CONTRACT" LONGLAND/1ST MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1740s: In overall very good+ to near fine original flintlock condition. Round, .75 caliber, 44 1/2", baluster turned, pin-fastened, smoothbore, iron barrel with an early wedding band transition, a bottom-mounted bayonet lug and a bold American "R C.5 N. 8" Regimental Marking, in 18th century script characters. The left side of the breech with a crude Broad Arrow proof mark. Smooth steel gray surfaces with some scattered light pitting and patches of discoloration: in original flintlock configuration with a fine touch hole. Early, Regulation-form, Longland Pattern lock with a bridle-less powder-pan, a rounded banana contour and a matching gooseneck hammer: clearly marked with a Crown "GR" Royal cypher, behind the hammer-- the cypher of King George II (see H. L. Blackmore). In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and its original components. The lockplate, hammer and frizzen with a smooth gunmetal gray age patina with some light patches of discoloration/fine pitting. Regulation-type Brown Bess fullstock with molded and carved borders around the lock and sideplate and a raised lobe at the ramrod entry pipe: the buttstock with a deeply fluted handrail and an American working-period reduced comb. Fine stock with sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some scattered handling marks, 65% original finish and some minor tight hairlines at the fore-end. Early type, full brass mounts of Brown Bess design: screw-fastened trigger-guard with a raised Dutch type finial, a long stepped buttplate, a vacant shield wrist-escutcheon, a raised sideplate with a tail (rear retaining screw a working period addition) and four (4) barrel and baluster form ramrod pipes (the two baluster pipes most likely Revolutionary War Period replacements). Complete with its original wooden ramrod. The furniture with a smooth, untouched, mellowed age patina and sharp contours. In overall very good+ to near fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp American inscribed Regimental Markings and the lock with a clear Royal Crown/GR cypher. An extremely rare and unusual example of a Regimentally Marked American-Used "Dutch/(Liege) contract" Longland Pattern Brown Bess Musket. ***According to Visser's & De Witt Bailey's: "Aspects of Dutch Gunmaking", pg. 282, of the muskets purchased by the British Government from the Liege Contractors 1740-1745, the vast majority of these "Dutch Muskets" were of inferior quality and were sent back for repairs. Later many were shipped abroad to the English Colonies in the North America, including North Carolina & Georgia. Overall length, 59". Price: $12,500.00
A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED EARLY 19th CENTURY AFGHAN FLINTLOCK "CAMEL" GUN/JEZAIL, ca. 1810s: In overall very untouched condition. The round, Turkish-made, 46", cannon-form, baluster turned, .60 caliber, iron, smoothbore, band-fastened barrel with its original decorative brass barrel bands and rear & front sights. Typical Afghan-form, molded and carved, Circasian Walnut, fullstock with a wide, flared, paddle-type butt and a chip-carved butt: some old chips and scattered handling marks. In original flintlock configuration and made with an English India Pattern Brown Bess mechanism. The lock with untouched gunmetal-brown surfaces and some patches of discoloration and pitting. Complete with its original sling swivels and iron ramrod: made without a trigger-guard. In overall very good untouched condition: the stock with some scattered handling marks and chips. The iron surfaces with an untouched age-patina and the expected pitting and rust staining on the breech and lockplate. In functional order with a strong mainspring and its original touch hole. A very nice and decorative example of these distinctive Afghan Rifles from the early Nineteenth century, ca. 1810s. Overall length, 60". Price: $1,550.00
A FINE UNTOUCHED ENGLISH BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS W/ SNAP-BAYONET, by "J & W. RICHARDS", ca. 1810: In overall fine untouched condition. London proofed, 14", pin-fastened, round, flared, smoothbore, brass barrel with 1.25 caliber muzzle and its original top-mounted, switchblade-type bayonet. The breech with a Crown/R maker's mark (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London...", pg. ) In original flintlock condition with a flat, stepped lockplate and a matching gooseneck hammer. The face of the lock with untouched, gunmetal-gray-black surfaces, some light discoloration and scattered pitting: a clear "J & W Richards" signature for Joseph and William Richards of London, UK: worked together at 16 Staining Lane, 1808-1810 (please see Blackmore, pg. 168). Retains its original lock components with a strong mainspring and original sidebolts. Molded and carved walnut fullstock with simple teardrop carvings around the lock and sidebolt mortises. Sharp contours, smooth surfaces, 85% of its original finish, some scattered handling marks and an old repair at the fore-end tip. Lightly engraved brass hardware: the trigger-guard with a pineapple type forward final and an engraved "Tudor Rose", on its bow. The buttplate with a lightly engraved stepped finial, en suite with the Trigger-guard. Two baluster ramrod pipes and plain sidebolt washers. Untouched smooth surfaces with a dark mustard age patina. In overall fine untouched condition. The barrel with sharp contours and its original, 12 1/2", triangular, hollow-ground, spring-bayonet. In functional order with an untouched dark age-patina and all of its original components: some scattered pitting. The lock with good markings and fine mechanics. Sharp contours, much of its original finish and some scattered handling marks. Untouched mounts with a dark mustard age patina: some light wear to the engraving and minor dents on the rear ramrod pipe. Complete with its original brass tip wooden ramrod. A very nice example of a classic English Brass Barrel Blunderbuss with Spring Bayonet. Made by a member of the esteemed "Richards" family. Overall length, 29 1/2".. Price: $4,350.00
A VERY GOOD FEDERAL/WAR OF 1812 PERIOD MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA MUSKET, ca. 1805: In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. Round, iron, smoothbore, .69 caliber, pin-fastened, 46" barrel with blade fore-sight, two early (pre-1813) Birmingham proof marks on the breech and a bottom-mounted bayonet lug. Retains fine, smooth, untouched, gunmetal brown surfaces with a choice age patina. Maple fullstock with molded and carved mortises: of classic Federal Period design, having a shallow comb on the butt and a graceful streamlined profile. Sharp contours, 90%+ original finish, some minor scattered handling marks and a working-period repair/replaced piece of wood on the underside of the butt. Commercially manufactured English lock with lightly engraved flat surfaces and a "Warranted" marking: flat gooseneck hammer. In original flintlock configuration with fine mechanics with a strong mainspring. Smooth steel-gray surfaces with light wear and some scattered light pitting and discoloration. American-made, sheet-brass, Mass. Militia-type hardware: four (4) baluster ramrod pipes, a simple fore-end cap, lightly engraved trigger-guard with a "22" Rack/Unit number, a rifle type sideplate and a "Brown Bess-type" buttplate with stepped finial. Retains an untouched mustard-toned age patina with dark highlights in the protected recesses. A classic example of an early, original flintlock, Massachusetts Militia Musket in untouched very good+ condition. The type of Musket used by the various Mass. Militia units during the War of 1812. Brass tip wooden ramrod.. Price: $2,850.00
A FINE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK TEPPO, ca. 1840: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Octagonal, 40", watered-steel, pin-fastened, .approx. 45 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with flared tulip-type muzzle, a block rear sight and a blade-type fore-sight. The breech with engraved and silver-damascened decoration: some wear. Lacquered red-colored hardwood (mulberry?) fullstock of typical EDO-period form with a flattened fishtail butt; inlayed on its left side and along the fore-stock numerous chrysanthemum blossom brass inlays: additional decorative brass inlay under the mechanism. Traditional Japanese snap matchlock mechanism, made without screws and having an exposed brass mainspring and serpentine: brass lockplate and trigger with a bow-type trigger-guard. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The barrel with dark surfaces and some scattered light pitting/discoloration. The hardware and lock retain a generally untouched golden-mustard patina throughout: in mechanically functional order. Very Fine stock with 90%+ lacquered varnish finish, some isolated patches of wear, minor handling marks and light signs of use. A fine, original, early to mid 19th century, Japanese matchlock rifle of high quality construction. Replaced wood ramrod and missing its powder-pan cover. Overall length 51". Price: $2,550.00
A RARE & UNTOUCHED 1788 DATED TULA ARSENAL (RUSSIAN) FLINTLOCK/DOGLOCK MUSKET-CARBINE, ca. 1780s-1790: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The sighted, round, pin-fastened, slightly flared smoothbore, .80 cailber, 35", iron barrel retains an untouched russet age patina with scattered light roughness and discoloration: very good touch hole. Regulation pattern, 1788 dated, flat & beveled, "TULA" marked, lock with matching untouched surfaces, clear markings and its original components: the rear with a screw for a long-missing "dog" safety catch. Reinforced hammer, a bridle-less powder-pan and an arrowhead finial frizzen-spring with untouched gray-brown surfaces and some scattered light pitting/discoloration. In mechanically complete order, though will not always hold on full cock (worn tumbler). Molded and carved Tiger Maple? fullstock of classic Germanic "Jeager Rifle" form. The butt with a deeply fluted comb, a sliding wooden patchbox cover and a raised apron at the barrel-tang. The left side with a relief carved cheek-piece, adorned with an incised concentric oval design, of a typical Russian/Scandinavian motif. Matching incised lines along the ramrod channel. Fine stock with dark smooth surfaces, 55% finish, some scattered light handling marks, minor abrasions and the expected wear from use and age. Iron and brass mounts with a rich and untouched patina overall. The iron trigger-guard with a raised, urn-type, forward finial and its original rear sling-swivel: retains a remnant of its leather sling. Screw-fastened iron buttplate with untouched brown surfaces and some light roughness, en suite with the barrel, lock, etc. Three (3), barrel-form, iron ramrod pipes and its original upper sling swivel. A flat, "S" shaped, brass sideplate and both of its sidebolts. In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition with dark surfaces. The barrel, lock and mounts with matching brown-gray surfaces, some light surface discolration/pitting and signs of use and wear. Fine tiger maple stock without cracks or significant abrasions, 55%+ finish, sharp contours and fine relief and incised carving. Complete and original throughout, including the wooden ramrod. A rare and unusual Russian Flintlock/Doglock Carbine with a Tula Arsenal 1788 dated lock. Most likely made as a Cavalry Officer's Carbine, ca. 1780s-1790. Overall length, 50 1/2" Price: $4,575.00
A VERY GOOD DOUBLE BARREL FRENCH FLINTLOCK FOWLER, ca. 1760s:: In overall very good, untouched original flintlock condition. Fine quality, 36 1/2", octagonal to round, smoothbore, .65 caliber (16 ga.), sighted barrels with floral engraved breeches. Retains an untouched age patina with some patches of discoloration, scattered pitting and generally smooth gunmetal gray surfaces. Molded and simply carved, figured Walnut halfstock of classic French rococo design with a sculpted and deeply fluted comb and a floral relief carving, around the barrel tang: raised teardrops around the locks. Plain steel mounts with smooth untouched brown-gray surfaces, some scattered light discoloration and fine pitting. The trigger-guard with finely sculpted urn-type forward finial and a raised-stepped bow: the rear finial with its sling-swivel. A screw-fastened buttplate with a rounded top finial. Two (2) barrel-form ramrod pipes, the rear with a sling swivel. And an etched and embossed silver wrist escutcheon. Very good locks with smooth untouched gray surfaces and clear "B. Penel" signatures for Benoit Penel of St. Etienne, France b. 1723- d. 1812. Benoit was member of the famed Penel gunsmithing family, who were active, in St. Etienne, Fr. throughout the 17th-19th centuries. (please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 933). In mechanically functional order with strong mainsprings their original components and functioning double triggers: clear markings and smooth untouched surfaces. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrels with fine contours crisp engraving and some scattered pitting/discoloration. Fine stock with well-executed rococo carvings, some minor handling marks and 75%+ original finish. A very nice example of a Colonial Period Double Barrel French Flintlock Fowler, ca. 1760s. Made by an esteemed Master Gunsmith. Trumpet-type, iron ramrod with matching gunmetal surfaces. Overall length, 52". Price: $4,875.00
A FINE ARSENAL BRIGHT HARPER'S FERRY TYPE III US MODEL 1816 MUSKET, dtd. 1841/42: Complete and original throughout and in lightly cleaned original flintlock configuration. Regulation, 42", smoothbore, .69 cal, round, iron barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug: the breech with very clear Eagle Head, "V" and "P" proof marks and the tang is dated 1842. Walnut fullstock of standard Model 1816 design and marked behind the trigger-guard and sideplate with visible oval cartouches: the right side of the butt with a hand carved "DKH" owner's initials. Full iron mounts of regulation pattern: marked with various inspector's marks. Screw-fastened trigger-guard with its mounted sling-swivel, on the bow. Three sprig-retained barrel bands: the middle barrel-band with its original sling-swivel. Screw fastened buttplate with a "US" marking, on its tang. A flat "S" shaped sideplate and its original button-head steel ramrod. Lightly cleaned and fine hardware with smooth evenly toned surfaces and some fine patches of discoloration. Fine lockplate with bold markings: Heraldic spread Eagle/US, under the brass powder-pan. The tail with a sharp "HARPER'S/FERRY/1841" In overall fine original flintlock condition. The lock with its original components and fine mechanics: the hammer, frizzen, some screw heads and internals marked with "3" and "1" assembly numbers. The barrel with clear proof marks and some scattered light salt & pepper: smooth overall. The hardware with matching smooth steel-gray surfaces with evidence of an old light cleaning. Fine stock with some light scattered handling marks, sharp cartouches, no repairs or significant handling marks: retains 65% finish. In original flintlock configuration with clear marking and a strong mainspring. Overall length, 56". A very nice and original flintlock example of a Late Harper's Ferry US Model 1816 Musket. Price: $4,250.00
AN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD NEW ENGLAND FOWLER/MUSKET, ca. 1770: In overall good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, pin-fastened, 44 3/4", smoothbore, .70 caliber, American-made?, unmarked barrel with a dark, untouched, brown, age patina. Graceful, semi-Roman Nose, Cherry-wood fullstock of classic Revolutionary War Period New England design: with a pronounced drop to the wrist and comb. Of typical American manufacture and comprehensively made from a recycled Model 1763 "Charleville" Musket, e.g.. the "IG" marked trigger-guard, the lock and the sideplate. American made, screw-fastened, brass buttplate with a rounded tang and two (2) sheet-brass ramrod pipes, a third pipe is missing. Original Model 1763 Charleville lock with untouched brown surfaces having some scattered pitting and signs of use. Retains its original components (refaced frizzen) and is in mechanically functional order. In overall good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel exhibits an even, smooth, brown age-patina with some pitting at the breech. The lock with its original components and matching untouched surfaces: scatted pitting and no visible markings. Untouched stock with 65% of its original finish, sharp contours, scattered handling marks, several tight age-cracks, minor slivered losses along the fore-end and some wear to the butt: a working-period rose head-nail-mended stress crack behind the lock. The hardware with a smooth brown age-patina and some scattered pitting. The lock with all of its original components and matching surfaces: good mechanics. A very nice untouched example of an American Revolutionary War Period New England Fowler. Retains its original iron ramrod. Overall length, 60". For a nearly identical example, please see D. Hartzler & J. Whisker's: "Early American Flintlocks", pg. 20-21. Price: SOLD
EXTREMELY RARE "MANTON" SIGNED BREECH LOADING FLINTLOCK RIFLE, ca. 1810: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The key fastened, octagonal, deeply rifled, .70 caliber, 28 1/2", iron barrel with an integral side-mounted threaded breech section, which accesses the powder chamber. The top of the breech with a "*"/R. W" maker's mark and a "PRO" "VED:" (Birmingham, ca. 1800) proof mark. The maker's mark is that of Richard Wilson 1 (1772-1805), who worked in London, UK (please see H. L. Blackmore's: Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 203). Walnut fullstock of quasi-military design with a robust comb-less butt section and a heavy forestock: nicely checkered wrist. Fitted with its original, martial type, brass mounts. Brown Bess type butt-plate with a stepped finial, three (3) baluster ramrod pipes, a pin-fastened nose-cap and an acorn finial type trigger-guard with a pointed rear. The side of the breech fitted with its original iron screw-lever-- which unthreads to expose the breech, for loading: the Paktong bridle is screw fastened to a rectangular brass base. The system is reminiscent of a side-mounted "Ferguson" and is very similar to the design of breech-loading rifle made by James Wilkes (please see H. L. Blackmore's: British Military Firearms", pg. 145). Fine quality lock with an engraved French type hammer, a sliding rear safety (defective), scroll engraved borders, a bridled waterproof powder-pan and a roller on the frizzen spring. Signed under the powder pan with a "MANTON" signature in engraved block characters, for. J. Manton of London, UK (please see H. L. Blackmore, pg. 137-138). In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth surfaces, sharp contours/markings and its original platinum touch-hole liner: fine bore. Some isolated patches of discoloration, moderate pitting overall and light wear. Retains its original, iron, "buck-horn", rear sight. The lock with matching smooth surfaces, 15% original polish, scattered pitting, some wear to the signature and in mechanically functional order: associated top-jaw. Very fine stock with much of its original finish, some light handling marks, a tight hairline at the fore-end tip and very good checkering at the wrist with, some light wear. The hardware with a lightly toned mustard patina and evidence of a light cleaning. A very rare and well made Breech-Loading Flintlock Rifle by a member of the esteemed "Manton" gunmaking Family. A unique opportunity to acquire an authentic English Military type Breech-loading Flintlock OFFICER"S Rifle. ***Quite possibly a privately commissioned, experimental-type, officer's weapon: as suggested by its overall appearance and large caliber. Retains its original iron cleaning rod. Overall length, 44 1/2". Price: $8,875.00
A VERY RARE WAR OF 1812/NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD EXPERIMENTAL THIRD MODEL/INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET w/ WATERPROOF POWDER-PAN & ORIGINAL BAYONET, ca. 1805: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. Regulation, 39", pin-fastened, round, .75 caliber, iron barrel with baluster turned breech and nearly obliterated proof marks, on the top of the breech. Walnut full stock with a raised beavertail apron at the barrel tang and sharp contours with an 180? dtd Storekeeper's mark, a "C.R" stock maker's mark and various acceptance marks, in the ramrod channel and behind the trigger-guard. Regulation pattern brass furniture: three baluster ramrod pipes, a stepped buttplate, a flat hazelnut finial trigger-guard, a pin-fastened nose cap and the raised "S"-shaped sideplate. Very Rare Odrnance Pattern Lock with a gooseneck hammer and fitted with a waterproof powder-pan. {According to English accounts, Durs Egg submitted 25 such muskets for miltary trial.} Sharp Crown "GR" and crown acceptance marking under the powder-pan: clearly marked "TOWER", behind the hammer. In overall fine, clean original flintlock condition. The barrel with scattered pitting, evidence of cleaning, smooth steel-gray surfaces and its original front sight/bayonet lug. Very fine stock with 85% finish, some scattered handling marks and clear markings. In mechanically functional order with its original lock components: cleaned with some wear and pitting overall. Complete with its original sling swivels and ramrod. Original "S. Hill" marked experimental bayonet, cut for the large-lug: matching steel gray surfaces. A very nice and rare example of an experimental India Pattern/Third Model Brown Bess Musket and Bayonet, ca. 1805. Overall length, 56". Price: $6,000.00
	AN EXCELLENT & POSSIBLY UNISSUED HARPER'S FERRY HALL TYPE II BREECHLOADING FLINTLOCK, (dtd. 1837): In overall excellent and most likely unissued condition. The regulation, rifled, .52 caliber, 32 5/8", round, lacquered brown barrel with sharp "V", "P" & Eagle Head proof marks, an excellent bore with sharp rifling and 95% of is milk-chocolate Arsenal brown finish. The Casehardened breech assembly with sharp contours and extremely clear J. Hall/US/Harper's Ferry/1837 markings and 90% of its original casehardening colors. The screws with sharp contours, fine slots and 95% blue. In mechanically functional order with all of its original components. The hammer, frizzen, breech-release-plate and lever with match untouched casehardened surfaces with 90% of their original finish. Brown lacquered trigger guard (90%+) and three (3) pin-fastened barrel bands. The unmarked buttplate with matching brown surfaces and excellent screws. Complete with its Arsenal bright button-head steel ramrod with 95% polish. Excellent, virtually new, unmarked, walnut fullstock with sharp contours, 95% oil finish and some minor abrasions and scuffs, from Arsenal storage. In original flintlock configuration with a strong action and all of its components: the inside of the breech-assembly with choice sharp contours. Excellent barrel with very sharp markings, a matching bore and 95% of its original brown finish. An excellent example of US Model 1819 Type II Hall Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle, dtd. 1837. The Hall Rifle is considered by most military historians as being the first officially issued breech loading military arm and also was the first such gun produced with completely interchangeable parts. A well preserved example of these distinct & Unusual US Military Muskets. Overall length, 52 3/4". Price: $7,550.00
EXTREMELY UNUSUAL & POSSIBLY UNIQUE AMERICAN CONVERTED BACK ACTION AFRICAN TRADE GUN, ca. 1870: Most probably a proto-type African Trade Gun, made by J.F. Kirkwood of Boston, (see G. Gardner). Made from a standard Belgian Import, Civil War Percussion musket, with its back action percussion mechanism having been converted to Flintlock. The band-secured, 42", rifled, .69 caliber barrel with bottom mounted bayonet lug, standard Liege proofs and "J.F. Kirkwood, Boston Mass." stamped, in very small cursive characters, on the bottom left edge of the breech. Choice walnut fullstock with inspectors marks throughout. In overall excellent condition. The iron surfaces a smooth dark patina with no pitting. The stock retains all of its finish and has virtually no handling marks. All the markings are clear. Original iron ramrod. A very unusual rifled musket which was probably produced as a proto-type for a possible late 19th century African Trade venture. More research needs to be done on J.F. Kirkwood of Boston. Price: $1,950.00
A VERY GOOD SARDINIAN/CORSICAN MIQUELET LONG FOWLER, ca. 1780: In overall very good lightly cleaned original flintlock condition. Fine quality, 57", octagonal to round, smoothbore, band-fastened, iron, .65 caliber barrel with a baluster-turned wedding-band transition, smooth, steel gray, coloration and some scattered pitting overall. Classic Sardinian-form, molded and carved, figured, burl Walnut fullstock of with a sculpted and fluted, thin, triangular butt with deeply chiseled and etched steel mounts, of Italianate, baroque inspired, floral scroll design. Neapolitan-type Miquelet lock with a lightly discolored steel-gray age patina and in mechanically functional order with all of its original components. Etched and finely engraved steel mounts: the long sideplate with deeply chiseled surfaces, the stock inlayed with etched steel panels, en suite with the sideplate, a sculpted trigger-guard, two plain sheet iron barrel bands and a pierced comb-plate with lightly engraved surfaces. In overall very good condition. The barrel with a lightly cleaned steel-gray age patina, a working-life strap repair to the barrel-tang, very good contours and some moderate pitting. Very good stock with sharp contours, deeply fluted carving, some scattered handling marks and abrasions, old repaired hairline at the top of the comb and forward of the lock mortise. Retains 65%+ original finish with fine contours. The lock retains 25% original polish with smooth surfaces, a strong mainspring and all of its original components: in functional order. A nice representative example of a Sardinian/Corsican Miquelet Fowler, ca. 1780. Overall length, 62". For a similar example, please see C. G. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Price: $3,150.00
A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR USED MODEL 1766/8 "CHARLEVILLE" MUSKET, ca. 1768-1773: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The 44 1/2", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .74 caliber barrel with a top-mounted bayonet lug and a "D" arsenal inspector's mark on the top of the breech. The lock of standard configuration with a flat lockplate, a reinforced hammer and weakly marked "Charleville" under the faceted iron powder-pan: marked with a "D" arsenal inspectors mark, forward of the hammer. Fine+ walnut fullstock with pronounced comb, sharp contours, very minor handling marks/dents and virtually no cracks: a small repaired sliver at the top back edge of the lock mortise. The left side of the butt with a deeply branded, "D" Arsenal inspector's mark and hand-carved with a "CBY" American owners initials: another pair of "EB" owners initials on the right side. Regulation full iron mounts: three spring-fastened barrel bands -- the rear with the band spring "improvement" of 1768, trigger-guard with long teardrop finials, screw-fastened buttplate, and a flat "S"-shaped sideplate with an associated sidebolt. In overall fine, untouched, original flintlock condition. The barrel retains a dark gunmetal patina with smooth, untouched, brown surfaces: visible marking at the breech with some scattered light pitting. Lock in functional order with matching, untouched, brown surfaces with its original components and visible a "Charleville" and "D" inspector's mark. The stock with smooth, brown surfaces, 90%+ of its original finish, sharp markings and obvious signs of American usage: some light handling marks. The hardware with a toned, gunmetal-brown, age patina: en suite with the barrel. A fine example of an American Revolutionary War Mdl. 1766/8 Charleville Musket. Retains its original iron ramrod (bottom tip damaged) and sling swivels. Overall length 59 3/4". A very nice example of an American used Model 1766/8 Charleville Musket. For an identical example, please see George C. Neumann: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 94. Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD ENGLISH OFFICER'S FUSIL, ca. 1810s: In overall very good original flintlock condition. The round, 36 1/2", pin-fastened, smoothbore, (regulation) .66 caliber barrel with two (2) Birmingham 1813 proof marks: missing the top-mounted bayonet lug. Retains a smooth steel-gray patina with some light wear and patches of pitting/discoloration. The lock of Regulation India Pattern design with a gooseneck hammer and a Crown/P 1o marking, under the powder-pan. Brown Bess type, molded and carved, walnut fullstock with a pronounced comb and a raised beaver-tail apron, at the barrel tang. Full brass mounts of Shortland & India Pattern/3rd Model Brown Bess design: the trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial, a screw and pin-fastened brass buttplate, a flat "S" shaped sideplate and three (3) baluter ramrod pipes. Retains a very good light mustard patina overall. In very good, original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, visible proof marks, a fine touch-hole and scattered light salt & pepper. Lock in functional order with a smooth, matching, patina: top jaw & screw replaced. The stock with scattered, light, handling marks and general signs of use and light wear. Retains 85% original finish with very good carving and sharp contours. A very nice example of a Napoleanic War Period Commercially Manufactured English Officer's Fusil. Complete with its rear sling swivel and iron ramrod. Overall length 52". Price: $1,875.00
A RARE & EARLY COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICAN MUSKET, ca. 1750-1760s, Ex. G. C. NEUMANN COLLECTION: Complete and original throughout. American-made, unmarked, 41 3/4", smoothbore, .75 cal, octagonal to round, iron, pin-fastened barrel with a top-mounted bayonet lug/sight. American Walnut fullstock of typical provincial design with a pronounced comb and simple molding around the lock and sideplate. Recycled French Model 1728 "Charleville" lock with all of its original components and in mechanically functional order. Recycled Model 1728 and American sheet-brass hardware. Four (4) sheet-brass barrel-type ramrod pipes, a Charleville trigger-guard with long teardrop finials, a Mdl. 1728 sideplate, a pin-fastened nose-cap and a screw-fastened buttplate. Retains a lightly toned age patina with some isolated patches of darkness. In overall fine original flintlock condition with sharp contours and smooth surfaces. The barrel with a gunmetal gray patina and some light scattered pitting and discoloration. The lock with a matching patina and in mechanically functional order. Fine hardware with smooth surfaces. The stock with scattered light handling marks, some minor abrasions 90%+ original finish and an old repair, on the forestock. In original flintlock configuration with a fine touch hole. Retains its original button-head iron ramrod. A very nice and early example of a Colonial American Musket, ca. 1750s-1760s. For a virtually identical example, please see Neumann & Kravic's: Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", pg. 202. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the noted author, George C. Neumann. Price: SOLD
A FINE SPANISH MIQUELET FOWLER, ca. 1820: In overall very fine, untouched original flintlock condition. Fine quality, 37", octagonal to round, smoothbore, band-fastened, iron, .65 caliber barrel with a finely etched wedding-band transition, floral silver inlays at the breech and gold inlayed Spanish punch/maker's marks for Manuel Bascaran of Eibar, Spain ca. 1816-1829: please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 1 pg. 62 (No. 7070, 5343, 5493 & 5557). Retains a smooth, steel gray, coloration with an untouched age patina and scattered light pitting overall. Molded and carved, figured, burl Walnut half-stock of classic Spanish (Madrid) form with a sculpted and fluted, thin butt with chiseled and engraved steel mounts. Spanish Miquelet-type, lock with a fine, untouched, steel gray age patina, 75% original polish and in mechanically functional order: clearly marked with a deeply struck, gold-inlayed, "Bascaran" maker's mark. Etched and finely engraved steel mounts: the sideplate with lightly engraved borders, an engraved brass barrel band, an etched and engraved buttplate with an acanthus leaf finial and the sculpted and engraved trigger-guard with a "Bascaran" gold maker's mark and classic Empire style decoration. The engraving of Spanish design, with finely executed lines and deep relief chiseling. In overall fine untouched condition. The barrel with a steel-gray age patina, 70% original polish, sharp markings and a very good bore. Fitted with its original silver front sight. Very Fine stock with sharp contours, deeply fluted carving, some minor handling marks, 85%+ original finish and some minor nicks on the fore-stock. The lock retains 75% original polish with smooth surfaces, a strong mainspring and all of its original components: in functional order with sharp scroll engraving on the hammer and lockplate. A very nice example of a high quality Spanish Miquelet Fowler, ca. 1820. Made by a recorded Master Gunsmith. Original, trumpet, iron ramrod with worm. Overall length, 52". For a similar example, please see C. Blaire's: European & American Arms 1150-1850. Price: $4,000.00
A VERY GOOD MODEL 1777 "CHARLEVILLE" MUSKET/FUSIL de MARINE MODELE, ca. 1780s: In overall very good lightly cleaned, original flintlock condition. The 42 1/4", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .70 caliber barrel with a bottom-mounted bayonet lug, a "B" French Arsenal inspector's mark and a 17 (84) date on the top of the breech: the tang with a spurious? "US" marking. Very good lock of standard Model 1777 configuration with a rounded lockplate, a reinforced hammer and a removable, angled, brass powder-pan: marked with a somewhat worn Royal "Tulle", arsenal marking. In mechanically functional order. Walnut fullstock with full BRASS regulation Model 1777 "Charleville" mounts: three (3) barrel bands (the middle band a working-life replaced iron band w/ swivel and the upper band is an expert replacement). Regulation trigger-guard with short teardrop finial and the rear with finger-grips: replaced sling-swivel stud. A convex "S"-shaped sideplate and a screw-fastened buttplate with an "I6" and "89" marking. In overall very good lightly cleaned, original flintlock condition. The barrel retains a smooth steel-gray patina with clear markings, some scattered pitting from salt air exposure and evidence of a light cleaning. The lock in mechanically functional order with matching lightly cleaned surfaces and very good, though worn markings. Fine stock of Regulation Model 1777 design with an incised cheek-piece, on the left side of the butt. Marked with an "RPFM" Republic Period stamping and with an "H" inspector's mark: several carved owner's initials. Retains smooth, dark surfaces, 85% finish and some minor handling marks. Fine hardware with various inspector's marks, a smooth and untouched mustard age-patina and the noted restoration. A very nice example of a scarce, Mdl. 1777 Fusil de Marine, ca. 1780s. Replaced iron ramrod and missing its rear sling swivel (replaced stud). For other examples, please see Gilkerson's: "Boarder's Away" vol. 2, pg. 176-177. Overall length, 57 1/2". Price: $4,775.00
A FINE QUALITY IVORY & ROOTWOOD PERSIAN/CAUCASIAN MIQUELET RIFLE, ca. 1780-1800: In overall fine untouched condition. 41", Persian-proofed, octagonal to round, rifled, cannon-form, iron, .60 caliber barrel with a fine and distinct Damascus pattern-twist and a deeply rifled bore. The breech with a clearly struck Persian maker's/proof mark and a "Turkish-type" rear, peep sight. Secured to the figured burl rootwood fullstock by means of five (5) plain brass barrel bands (a period repair to uppermost band). Fine quality burl walnut, fullstock with a narrow rounded butt with decorative brass and ivory inlays. Retains 85% finish with sharp contours, a fine burl grain, some minor handling marks and light wear/abrasions. Sculpted ivory? butt-cap with expected minor age-stains/wear. Persian-made Miquelet lock with an illegible maker's mark, fine mechanics, smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light discoloration and its original components. Steel ball-type trigger with matching smooth surfaces. Replaced? wooden ramrod with plain brass tip. In overall fine untouched condition with a brown-mustard patina to the brass fittings. Some handling marks, light wear and sharp contours with fine metal surfaces. The iron with an untouched age-patina and the expected minor discoloration. In functional order with a strong mainspring its original components: retains its original, braided, red cord, suspension loop. A very nice and decorative example of a high quality Persian/Caucasian Rifle, ca. 1780-1800. Overall length, 54". Price: $4,250.00
A FINE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCTION PATTERN 1778 H-P SECOND MODEL/SHORTLAND BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1779: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Standard, 42", iron pin-fastened, smoothbore, barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug/sight and the breech with visible Board of Ordnance proof marks. Regulation shortland pattern Walnut fullstock with raised-carved, beavertail apron around the barrel tang, a pronounced lobe at the tail pipe and a deeply fluted comb, on the buttstock. The right face of the butt with a visible "Storekeeper's": also marked with two illegible (2) inspector's marks behind the trigger guard. Pattern 1777 Ordnance accepted lock with two (2) screws visible behind the working-life replaced gooseneck hammer. The Lockplate with a clear Crown/GR and a Crown/broad arrow under the powder pan, the tail marked "Tower". Slightly crude shortland brass hardware: four ramrod baluster pipes, the second pipe of straight (pre-1779) design. The trigger guard with a raised pointed-finial, the buttplate with three-stepped tag, a flat sideplate with a long tail and shield-shaped wrist escutcheon: missing its nose-cap. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The stock with several minor handling marks and 80% finish. The barrel and lock with a smooth steel-gray patina overall. Untouched brass hardware with pleasing untouched, mellowed-mustard surfaces. Iron button-head ramrod and both sling swivels. A very nice Revolutionary War Production Second Model/Shortland Pattern Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1779. The Model 1778 H-P was an Emergency War Time production arm manufactured from December 1778 to May 1779. (please see Dewitt Bailey's: "Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783", pg. 57). Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED REGIMENTALLY MARKED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD DUTCH MUSKET, ca. 1770: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Round, 42", iron, band-fastened, smoothbore, .74 caliber barrel with a top mounted-bayonet lug and an "IV 372" Regimental marking at the muzzle. Classic, molded and carved, Dutch-type, hardwood fullstock with a long narrow wrist and a squared off butt with a pronounced comb: the left side with a deep "1385" Rack No. brand. Full brass regulation-type furniture: trigger-guard with arrow-finials, "S" shaped sideplate with an "IM" maker's mark (Stockel, No. 3478) knob head screw-fastened buttplate and three sheet brass barrel-bands-- the forward 2 having securing springs. Several working life replaced screws on the buttplate and missing its sling swivels. Flat faceted flintlock with engraved lightly toned, untouched, steel gray surfaces overall. In overall very good untouched condition. The barrel with sharp contours and Regimental markings: retains an untouched steel-gray age patina with some scattered discoloration and fine pitting. The lock with crisp mechanics and original components: retains 25%+ original polish with sharp contours and a matching patina. Good stock with 75% original finish, some scattered handling marks and numereous/many worm holes from years of poor storage. Very good relief carving and untouched surfaces. A very nice example of an untouched Dutch variant American Revolutionary War Period Regimentally Marked Musket. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Overall length, 57 1/2". Price: $4,550.00
WAR OF 1812 PERIOD US MODEL 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET, PROBABLY MADE BY L. BROAD, Dtd. 1812. In overall very good original flintlock condition. Band-fastened, round, iron, smoothbore, .69 caliber, 41 3/4" barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug. The breech with a deeply struck "6", Mass. State proof marks "M", "P", "1812" and with an "L. B." maker's mark. Black walnut fullstock of Model 1812 design with dark untouched surfaces. Stamped behind the sideplate, in large block letters, "L.B" (probably for L. Broad, an obscure US Model 1808 Contractor, who is the only one with initials which match those on this musket). Full iron hardware with a dark untouched age patina overall: associated upper barrel-band spring. The unmarked lock of 1808 pattern with an iron powder-pan, flat, beveled contours and a flat reinforced hammer. In overall very good original flintlock condition. The barrel with clear proof marks and dark, untouched surfaces: some pitting at the breech. Stock with various handling marks, bruises and several tight hairlines. The mechanism with original components and in functional order. Smooth dark gray patina on the lock and hardware. Original button-head iron ramrod. ***An unusual US Model 1808 Contract Musket and probably made by L. Broad, as the barrel and stock markings would indicate. Additionally the lockplate and particularly the distinct shape of the frizzen and frizzen spring, conform with the only other recorded example of an L. Broad US Model 1808 Contract Musket which, like this musket, has Mass. proof marks and a 41 3/4" barrel. (see R. Reilly's United States Martial Flintlocks, pg. 79) Price:$2,975.00
A VERY GOOD TRADE-TYPE DOGLOCK MARKET HUNTING GUN, ca. 1815:In overall very good+ condition. Long, 58", .90 caliber, band-fastened, round, smoothbore barrel with two Birmingham post-1813 Blackpowder proof marks, on the top left side of the breech. The early form, three screw, original Doglock lock (missing rear sidebolt and replaced side-bolt washers) with a flat lockplate, a reinforced notched hammer and marked "Warranted" on the tail. Fine lock with smooth steel gray surfaces and some expected light pitting (from exposure to water). Slightly out of timing and with all of its original components, a bridled powder-pan and very good markings. The rear of the lock with its original rear "dog" safety catch. Early, (17th century inspired form), America, paddle-butt, hardwood fullstock with a flared butt-section, simple carving at the lock mortise and long fore-stock: made without a buttplate or trigger-guard. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. In very good condition with distinct contours, some scattered handling marks/dents and a filled hole for the missing rear sidebolt. Simple iron trigger. Very smooth metal surfaces with 55% finish and sharp contours and markings. The barrel with a silver-gray age-patina and some light scattered discoloration, pitting and wear. In original dog lock configuration with a fine touch hole. Retains its three (3), original, friction-fit, copper barrel-bands with a dark age patina. Trade type lock with a distinct "Warranted" marking. The stock with much (75%) of its finish and exhibits some light signs of use/wear: scattered handling marks and the noted filled sidebolt hole. A large and impressive Dog Lock Market Hunting Gun with its original length barrel. The type of gun often used in the Maritime region of Canada. For a similar, but cut-down example, please see H. L. Peterson's "Pageant of the Gun", pg. 228. Overall length, 73". Price: $2,600.00
	UNIQUE? TYPE I MODEL 1816 CONTRACT MUSKET BY H. OSBORNE: Complete and original throughout. Standard, 42", smoothbore, .69 cal, round, iron barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug. The breech with Eagle Head and "P" proof marks. Walnut fullstock of standard Model 1816 design, marked in small block letters, "H. Osborne" behind the trigger-guard with forward mounted sling-swivel and stud. Regulation Model 1816 iron hardware with smooth evenly toned surfaces. Unique? lockplate marking with an Heraldic spread Eagle above "Springfield". This H. Osborne lockplate marking appears unrecorded and cannot be found in any reference. In overall very fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with clear proof marks and it retains 85% of its browned finish: some scattered pitting at the breech. The hardware with matching smooth surfaces. The stock with very light handling marks and 95% original finish. Original flintlock configuration with clear marking. Original iron button-head ramrod. Overall length, 56". A very rare type of H. Osborne made Model 1816 Contract Musket. Price: $3,250.00
	A VERY RARE 18TH CENTURY GERMAN or AUSTRIAN RESERVOIR-BUTT AIR GUN w/ ITS ORIGINAL PUMP, ca. 1780-1800: Complete and original throughout. In overall very fine untouched condition with all of its original components. The round, smoothbore, .38 caliber, sighted, blued, steel barrel with smooth untouched surfaces and 85% of its finish: fine bore with light streaking and missing its rear sight. Exposed cocking "hammer" with an external mechanism and sculpted mainspring: matching, smooth, blued surfaces and in functional order. Complete with its original air release lever. Leather wrapped, conical, hollow, steel buttstock/air reservoir with very fine untouched surfaces and 97% of its leather: some very minor scuffs and light abrasions. Complete with its original, bicycle-type, steel, air pump (leather seals worn). The pump with matching surfaces and a mated thread aperture for attachment to the butt-stock. In overall very fine untouched condition. The barrel with smooth surfaces, light discoloration and 85% of its original bluing. Matching mechanism with all of its original components, a strong mainspring and air release valve. Very fine stock with virtually all of the original black Moroccan leather wrap. A very nice and complete example of a rare late 18th century German or Austrian Reservoir-Butt Air Rifle, with its original Pump and iron cleaning rod. Overall length, 42 1/2". Price: $5,275.00
	A RARE NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1777 SADDLE RING CAVALRY CARBINE, dtd. 1785: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Regulation pattern, round, band-fastened, 21 1/2", iron, smoothbore, .69 barrel with a faint Arsenal proof mark and a (17) 85 date. Smooth steel-gray surfaces with light discoloration and wear. Walnut 3/4 stock with a pronounced comb and various French Arsenal markings: the left side of the butt with several circular cartouches and a "PLD" marking. Retains 85% of its original finish with scattered light handling marks, sharp contours and some minor handling marks: small chip at bottom edge of lock mortise. Rounded, Model 1777, "St. Etienne" lock with all of its original components: rounded reinforced hammer and a removable brass powder-pan. The face of the lock retains, 65% of its original polish with a sharp "St. Etienne" and "83" marking. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with very good marking and fine contours. The lock with matching surfaces, 65% original polish, good mechanics, a clear Arsenal marking and all of its original components. Regulation Pattern, Model 1777, full-inspected, brass mounts. The trigger-guard with embossed rear finger bumps, a screw-fastened buttplate, two barrel bands -- the upper with a spring retainer and an integral front sight and a raised "S"-shaped sideplate. Complete with its original side mounted saddle-bar and ring. Original? iron ramrod. A scarce example of a French Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine, dtd. 1785. Overall length 37". Price: $4,250.00
	A RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD GERMANIC? FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH RIFLED BARREL, ca. 1760s: In overall fine+ untouched original flintlock condition. Rifled, octagonal, pin-fastened, 43 1/8", iron, .75 caliber barrel with a fixed rear sight and a brass blade fore-sight. Three (3), gold-inlayed, "Spanish" proof/maker's marks and a 1699 date, on the breech-top. Retains smooth steel surfaces, with light scattered discoloration and a fine age patina: missing its bottom-mounted bayonet lug. Molded and carved, light colored, walnut fullstock with a pronounced comb to the butt, a slender fore-stock and raised carved teardrops behind the lock and sideplate. Retains nearly all of its original finish with scattered light handling marks, sharp contours and a minor chip at the front tip of the lock mortise. Flat, faceted, bridle-less, unmarked, lock with all of its original components and a smooth steel-gray age patina, en suite with the barrel. In overall fine+ untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp marking and contours: the bore with very fine micro-groove rifling. Fine+ lock with strong mechanics and a clear signature. Plain, military-type brass mounts. The trigger-guard with flat pointed finials, the buttplate with its original screw fastening, a flat rifle-type sideplate and three (3) baluster ramrod pipes. A very nice example of an unusual Revolutionary War Period Musket with a rifled barrel, ca. 1760s. Retains its original iron ramrod, sling swivels (rear swivel associated) and Buff leather Sling. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Overall length 57 1/2".. Price: $5,250.00
	A GOOD WAR OF 1812 PERIOD THIRD MODEL/INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1805: In overall good+ reconverted condition. The standard, 39", pin-fastened, round, .75 caliber iron barrel with a baluster turned breech (worn rings) and two (2) London Tower Private Proof marks on the top: also marked with a Crown/4 acceptance mark and with a "TK" barrel maker's mark -- for Thomas Ketland. Old reconverted touch hole with evidence of a bushing and some scattered light vise marks. Third Model, Brown Bess, walnut fullstock with a bulbous lobe at the tail-pipe and a raised beavertail apron around the barrel tang. Marked with an Ordnance Crown acceptance stamp and with another "TK" marking, behind the trigger-guard. Stamped in the ramrod channel with various inspector's marks and with a "Ketland" stock-maker's stamp. (Thomas Ketland of Birmingham, UK, who in partnership with William Walker, had a contract with the Board of Ordnance Dept. 1799-18121), please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London...", pg. 126. Regulation India Pattern brass furniture: three (3) ramrod pipes, a buttplate with a three-stepped tail, the trigger-guard with a flat hazelnut finial, the pin-fastened nose-cap and the raised "S"-shaped sideplate. Reconverted, (using old original parts) Pre-1809 Pattern Lock with a shallow wider powder-pan and a heavy gooseneck hammer. Good Crown "GR" under the powder-pan and "TOWER" on the tail. In overall good+ generally untouched condition. The barrel retains a dark brown age patina with smooth surfaces: clear markings and some pitting at the breech. The stock retains 65% of its varnish with sharp contours, good markings, scattered handling marks and a repair to its writs. Another at the bottom edge of the butt and an old missing chip of wood, at the top edge of the lock mortise. In mechanically functional order with scattered discoloration, pitting and wear to the lock. Missing its sling swivels and ramrod. A nice example of a War of 1812/Napoleanic War Period India Pattern/Third Model Brown Bess Musket. Overall length, 55". Price: $2,500.00
	A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1774 "CHARLEVILLE" OFFICER'S MUSKET, ca. 1776: In overall very good original flintlock condition. The 42 1/4", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .72 caliber barrel with a top-mounted bayonet lug and a clear "D" French Arsenal inspector's, on the top of the breech: also marked with a 17(76?) date. Very good lock of regulation Model 1774 configuration with a rounded lockplate, a rounded reinforced hammer, a squared-toe frizzen and a rounded iron powder-pan: marked with a clear "Charleville" Arsenal marking and a "N" acceptance mark. In mechanically functional order. Dark walnut fullstock with its regulation, Model 1774, iron mounts: three (3), spring-retained, iron barrel bands: the middle band with the correct forward lip -- missing its sling swivel-stud, upper with its bras blade fore-sight and the rear band with its ramrod retaining screw. Regulation-model 1774 trigger-guard with a short teardrop forward finial and its sling-swivel stud. Flat "S"-shaped sideplate with French inspector's marking and a screw-fastened buttplate. In overall very good, untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel retains a smooth brown-gray patina with good markings, some scattered light pitting and a fine touch hole. The lock in mechanically functional order with matching toned surfaces and very good markings: refaced frizzen. Regulation Model 1774 stock with smooth, dark surfaces, 75% finish, some scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and the expected signs of use/wear. Very good hardware with various Arsenal inspector's marks and a matching, untouched, smooth age-patina. A very nice and scarce example of a Revolutionary War Period French Mdl. 1774 Officer's Musket. Complete with its original trumpet-head iron ramrod with a French inspector's mark. Overall length, 57". For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 96 & 99.. PRICE: SOLD