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A FINE WAR OF 1812 PERIOD REGIMENTALLY MARKED (P. 1809) THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1810: In overall near fine original flintlock condition. Standard 39", .75 caliber, pin-fastened round, smoothbore barrel with top mounted bayonet lug/sight and British Ordnance proofs at the breech. The breech also marked with a "MSR No. 87" regimental number on its top. Walnut fullstock with raised-carved apron behind the barrel tang retains 75% original varnish with some minor handling marks, several repaired hairlines on the forestock. Regulation full brass hardware: trigger guard with flat acorn finial, raised "S" shaped sideplate, 3-stepped buttplate, 3 baluster ramrod pipes and cast fore-end tip. Ordnance lock with Crown/"GR" and Broad Arrow marking beneath the pan, the tail marked "Tower". Double-throated hammer of P-1809 design. In overall fine condition. The buttplate marked with a "MSR 7" regimental mark. Some minor handling marks overall. The barrel with smooth even surfaces and clear markings: 65% brown remains. In mechanically functional order and original flintlock configuration with original lock components, smooth surfaces and some casehardening colors on the tail. The brass hardware exhibits a pleasing even age patina throughout: repair to the tail-pipe. Original, "MSR No. 87" regimentally marked, iron, button-head ramrod. Missing the sling swivels. A very nice Regimentally marked Third Model Brown Bess from the War of 1812 Period. Overall length 56".. Price: $4,150.00
A VERY FINE++/NEAR EXCELLENT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD PATTERN 1777 SECOND MODEL/SHORTLAND BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1778/9 : In overall very fine+++/near excellent original flintlock condition. Standard, 42”, iron pin-fastened, smoothbore, barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug/sight and the breech-top with two sharp Board of Ordnance Tower 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. Marked with a storekeeper's mark, on the right side of the buttstock. Pattern 1777 Ordnance accepted lock with two (2) screws visible behind the "Wartime" Production hammer with a finely notched spur. The Lockplate with a crisp Crown/GR Royal Cypher (King George III) with sharply detailed jewels and a Crown/broad arrow (Govt. acceptance mark) under the powder pan, the tail clearly marked "Tower". Regulation Pattern 1777 Shortland/Second Model brass hardware: four (4) baluster ramrod pipes-- the second of Pratt's "improvement", having a flared/collared mouth. The trigger guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial, the buttplate with three-stepped tag, the flat sideplate with a tail and the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon: pin-fastened nose-cap. In overall near excellent very fine++ original flintlock condition with generally smooth metal and wood surfaces and no significant handling marks. The stock with very sharp contours, a fine patina, some isolated handling marks and 95%+ finish. The barrel and lock with smooth untouched steel surfaces with a choice bright surfaces, crisp markings 90%+ polish and some expected light patches of discoloration. In mechanically functional order with its original components and crisp workings. Very fine brass hardware with pleasing mustard-toned surfaces. Complete with its original Iron button-head ramrod and both sling swivels. An extremely well preserved example of a Revolutionary War Period Second Model/Shortland Pattern Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1778/9. 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
A VERY GOOD+/NEAR FINE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR USED MODEL 1766/8 “CHARLEVILLE” MUSKET, ca. 1770: In overall very good+ near fine, untouched original flintlock condition. The regulation Pattern, 44 3/4", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .74 caliber barrel with a top-mounted bayonet lug and a clear “*/D” Charleville Arsenal marking, on the top of the breech. The lock of standard configuration with a flat lockplate its original reinforced hammer, teardrop finial frizzen-spring and frizzen with curled tail. Marked under the faceted iron powder-pan with a “CHARLEVILLE” French Arsenal Marking for the famed “Charleville” Arsenal (please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 90). Regulation Pattern, untouched, nicely toned and patinated, Walnut fullstock with a “D” French (Charleville) Arsenal marking on the left side of the buttstock: also adorned with its carved “EC” (American) owner’s initials. Deeply fluted raised comb with sharp contours, an untouched age-patina and a clearly carved “EC” American owner’s initials, on the left side of the buttstock. Model 1766/8 full iron mounts: three spring-retained barrel bands -- the rear with the 1768 spring "improvement" of 1768-1773, the trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and its sling-swivel, a screw-fastened buttplate and a flat "S"-shaped sideplate. In overall very good+/fine untouched condition with lightly oxidized and patinated gunmetal-brown surfaces. The barrel with a smooth russet-toned patina with dark and untouched surfaces. Very good lock with untouched, deeply toned, brown-gray surfaces with gunmetal highlights: some expected discoloration/pitting and wear to the markings. In original flintlock configuration with a fine touch-hole. Very good+ stock with 85%+ finish, some expected handling marks, small chips/abrasions and tight hairlines. The hardware with deeply toned surfaces, en suite with the barrel and lock. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Used Mdl. 1766/8 “Charleville” Musket”, ca. 1770. Complete with its original Iron button-head ramrod and both of its sling swivels. Overall length 59 5/8". For examples and more information, please see: (M. L. Brown’s: “Firearms in Colonial America 1492-1792”, pg. 185 & George Neumann's: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”, pg. 93). Price: HOLD
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 FINE QUALITY RAISED-CARVED COLONIAL PERIOD GERMANIC FLINTLOCK JEAGER RIFLE, ca. 1750: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Deeply, rifled, octagonal, pin-fastened, 25", swamped, iron, .68 caliber barrel with a fixed iron-base rear sight and a brass blade-type fore-sight. Retains generally smooth, untouched, gunmetal-gray, steel surfaces with light scattered discoloration and fine scattered salt & pepper pitting. Molded and finely relief carved, nicely figured, walnut fullstock with a pronounced comb to the butt and a flared horn fore-end tip: adorned with large raised-carved teardrops behind the lock and sideplate mortises. The sides of the buttstock with finely incised and raised carved vines and acanthus leaf designs; and the barrel tang with a matching floral carved apron. Rounded wooden patchbox cover with incised line borders. Retains approx. 85% finish with some scattered light handling marks, minor abrasions, signs of expected use/wear, sharp contours and tight hairlines. Associated/Remounted, flat, bridle-less lock with beveled edges, gunmetal/steel-gray age patination, strong mechanics and fine timing. Retains generally smooth surfaces, en suite with the barrel and complete with its flat gooseneck hammer and its matching frizzen with chiseled back: engraved under the pan with a “MACZ” maker’s signature. The barrel with sharp contours, a very good bore with deep-groove rifling and some expected light scattered pitting and patches of discoloration. Sculpted and finely crafted, plain, brass mounts of traditional Germanic Jaeger Rifle form. The trigger-guard with a sculpted, acanthus leaf forward finial and the bow with a Military type rear finger-spur, the buttplate with its original screw fastening and matching upper finial. A flat openwork type vine-scroll sideplate with sculpted contours; and two (2) faceted barrel-form ramrod pipes. Retains a fine untouched, mustard-toned age patina with some light wear and an old/working-period brass repair to the sideplate-- at the forward-most sidebolt. In overall fine original flintlock condition. Complete with its horn-tip wooden ramrod, both of its sling swivels, its functional double-set triggers and its sliding patchbox cover with its original spring. A very nice example of a classic, Colonial Period Large Bore German Flintlock Jaeger Rifle, ca. 1750. The type of Rifle first brought to American Colonies by the early German/Swiss Immigrants, ie., the Pennsylvania Dutch; and which served as the inspiration for the Pennsylvania/Kentucky Rifle. Overall length 40". For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 213, 214 & 226. Price: $4,550.00
A VERY GOOD+ IRON BARREL BRESCIAN (N. ITALIAN) FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS W/ FOLDING STOCK, ca. 1760: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. 21 1/2", pin-fastened, octagonal-to-round, elliptically flared-form muzzle, smoothbore, iron barrel with 1.50+ caliber mouth, a wedding-band transition and its top with several gold inlayed Spanish-type Proof/maker’s marks. The iron breech with a fine touch-hole, light signs of use and some scattered patches of discoloration and expected light scattered wear/pitting. In original flintlock condition with a rounded, lightly engraved lockplate with its original matching scroll-engraved gooseneck hammer, frizzen and original trefoil finial frizzen-spring: in mechanically functional order with fine timing and a strong mainspring. The face of the lock with smooth, steel- gray surfaces with some signs of use and light wear/rust-stains: retains both of its sidebolts. Molded and finely carved, nicely figured, Folding, walnut fullstock with simple raised carvings around the lock and sideplate mortises and a semi-fluted comb. Of rare Hinged/Folding-type buttstock, as made for concealment and/or use within a coach, with its original brass and iron hinge and push-button release. In very good+ condition with scattered handling marks, abrasions, minor old repairs, smooth surfaces and 85% finish. Fully engraved and embossed brass hardware/mounts of classic rococo period form: the trigger-guard with an etched and engraved acanthus leaf forward finial and a line-engraved bow. The buttplate with an scanthus leaf engraved top-finial. Two baluster-type ramrod pipes and a rifle type triangular form sideplate: complete with its sculpted iron belt-hook. Very good+ mounts with untouched smooth surfaces and a dark mustard-toned age patina: some lighter toned highlights. In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours, a finely toned steel-gray patina and a fine touch-hole. The lock with sharp engraving, its original components and very good+ mechanics. Very good stock with generally sharp contours, 85%+ finish and some scattered handling marks/age-stains, abrasions and signs of use. Complete with its wooden ramrod. A nice and scarce example of a Folding Stock Blunderbuss, ca. 1760. Overall length, 35". For similar examples, please see “The Blunderbuss 1500-1900”, by James D. Forman. Price: $6,550.00
A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR “HILLS ATTRIBUTABLE” AMERICAN ASSEMBLED/CONNECTICUT-TYPE “COMMITTEE OF SAFETY” MUSKET, ca. 1776-1780: Regulation, Connecticut Committee of Safety length, 44”, American-made, round, pin-fastened, iron, smoothbore, .75 caliber barrel with a bottom-mounted bayonet lug and a brass blade-type fore-sight: the top of the breech with a deeply struck “B” marking. English commercial/trade-type lock with lightly etched/engraved, flat lockplate surfaces, its matching gooseneck hammer and thread engraved borders. Bridle-less powder-pan and slightly crude “trade” type features typical of the period. In original flintlock configuration with some expected light signs of use and wear with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Fine untouched barrel with a smooth, even, deep chocolate brown age-patina with some light scattered discoloration, signs of expected use and fine pitting. The lock with matching untouched browned age patination with some scattered light discoloration/oxidation and scattered fine pitting. Complete with its iron button-head ramrod and made without sling-swivels, as is typical of American made Muskets. Colonial American made, “Brown Bess” type, brass hardware with a dark and untouched mustard-toned patina. Three (3) sheet-brass ramrod pipes, a flat, triangular, rifle-type sideplate (retains both of its sidebolts), a screw-fastened buttplate with a stepped and flared tang; and a Shield type wrist escutcheon. The trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial; and is not pierced for a sling-swivel. Nicely sculpted and contoured, Goshen, Conn. form, “Hills” type, Maple? fullstock with a finely pronounced handrail and a well-defined and deeply fluted comb, on the buttstock. Of classic Connecticut Committee of Safety form, as the wrist omits the raised beaver-tail apron, at the barrel tang and the forestock is not pierced for a forward sling-swivel.(Please see G. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg.) In overall very good+ untouched condition with some expected wear and signs of use. The stock with sharp contours, 75%+ finish, minor handling marks/tight hairlines and very good untouched surfaces. Some scattered abrasions and minor scuffs/loss of finish: retains deeply toned surfaces with a rich age-patina. A very nice and rare example of a “Hills Type/attributable” American Revolutionary War Period American Assembled/”Connecticut Committee of Safety” Musket, ca. 1776-1780. Overall length, 60”. ***Recently discovered in a Boston, Mass. era Estate. For similar examples and additional information, please see George C. Neumann’s: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”, pg. 126, 128. & B. Ahearn’s: Muskets of the Revolution…”. Price: SOLD
A FINE+ UNTOUCHED FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE/NAVAL TYPE BRASS BARREL BLUNDERBUSS, ca. 1750: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Early London proofed--two (2) early, London Gunmaker Co. proof marks, 16", pin-fastened, round-to-round, heavy-gauge, cannon-form, smoothbore, brass barrel with 1.35+ caliber pronounced/flared-cannon-form muzzle and a baluster-turned breech. In original flintlock condition with its thread-engraved, early banana-form, Board of Ordnance Pattern, thread-engraved lockplate; and its matching reinforced “Sea Service” type hammer and a trefoil finial frizzen. The face of the lock with untouched, lightly sea-pitted, gunmetal-patinated, steel surfaces. Retains its original lock components with a strong mainspring, fine timing and both its original sidebolts. Molded and carved, “Regulation Pattern” Sea Service, walnut fullstock with simple raised carvings around the lock and sidebolt mortises; and a classic Triangular-form buttstock with a deeply fluted comb, a raised lobe at the ramrod entry and a raised beaver-tail apron, at the iron barrel tang. Retains sharp contours, smooth surfaces, 90%+ finish with some expected scattered minor handling marks, a small working-period repaired sliver at the bottom edge of the lock-mortise and the expected signs of use and wear of a Military Blunderbuss. Plain, Service Pattern, brass hardware with a fine untouched mustard-toned patina: the trigger-guard with a classic “ball type” forward finial; and the flat, screw-fastened, Sea Service buttplate with a simple rounded forward finial. Regulation Shortland Pattern, flat sideplate with a tail and a single barrel-form ramrod pipe: made without a ramrod entry pipe, as is typical of early English Naval/Sea Service Arms. Retains untouched brass surfaces and in overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours, clear markings and fine brass surfaces. In mechanically functional order. Fine walnut fullstock with sharp contours. Brass tip iron ramrod. A very nice example of a classic French & Indian/American Revolutionary War Period English Sea Service/Naval Type Brass Barrel Military Blunderbuss, ca. 1750. Overall length, 32". Price: $6,875.00
A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR USED SHORTLAND PATTERN/SECOND MODEL PATTERN 1778 "LIEGE CONTRACT" BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1778: Regulation length, 42 inch, round, pin-fastened, iron, smoothbore, .75 caliber barrel with a top bayonet lug/sight and two baluster turnings at the breech: the breech-top with two clear Board of Ordnance proof marks and the left edge with a sunken "D"maker's mark. Regulation Pattern 1756 "Liege" lock with single screw behind the cock and marked with a "shaded" "TOWER" and with a Crown "GR" and a crown acceptance mark beneath the powder-pan (please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 66). The rounded gooseneck hammer of "Wartime" production" with a hooked spur. In original flintlock configuration with original lock components in functional order: some expected light wear/pitting in the powder-pan and around the touch-hole. Barrel retains a dark, even, brown age patina with some light scattered pitting near the breech. The lock, an even gray/brown color with good markings with a distinct Crown and "Tower": some wear to the Ordnance acceptance mark. Iron button-head ramrod and both its sling swivels. Regulation brass hardware with an even mustard-tone: four brass ramrod pipes, a vacant brass wrist escutcheon, a flat sideplate with tail, a buttplate with a stepped tang and the trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial. Regulation walnut fullstock with a pronounced lobe on the handrail and a well defined fluted comb on the butt. Marked with two Board of Ordnance acceptance marks behind the trigger-guard and on the right face of the butt, with a clear Storekeeper's mark: the side of the butt with a hand carved "B" owner's initial (indicates likely American Use). In overall very good original flintlock condition. The stock with sharp contours, 75% finish, some minor handling marks, and an old repair at the forestock. Overall a very nice original Revolutionary War Production & Used Second Mdl. Brown Bess musket. *****The Pattern 1778 Liege Contract was an emergency production Second Model Brown Bess, manufactured only during the War, to be supplied to troops fighting in the Colonies. For more details please see DeWitt Bailey's: "Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783" pg. 10 & G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 66. Price: $6,775.00
A NEAR EXCELLENT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD PATTERN 1777 SECOND MODEL/SHORTLAND BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1778/9: In overall near excellent original flintlock condition. Standard, 42”, iron pin-fastened, smoothbore, barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug/sight and the breech-top with two sharp London Tower 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. Marked with two illegible (2) inspector's marks behind the trigger guard. Pattern 1777 Ordnance accepted lock with two (2) screws visible behind the "Wartime" Production hammer with a finely notched spur. The Lockplate with a crisp Crown/GR Royal Cypher (King George III) and a Crown/broad arrow (Govt. acceptance mark) under the powder pan, the tail clearly marked "Tower". Regulation Pattern 1777 Shortland/Second Model brass hardware: four baluster ramrod pipes-- the second of Pratt's "improvement", having a flared/collared mouth. The trigger guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial, the buttplate with three-stepped tag, the flat sideplate with a tail and the shield-shaped wrist escutcheon: pin-fastened nose-cap. In overall near excellent very fine+ original flintlock condition with smooth metal and wood surfaces and no significant handling marks or wear. The stock with very sharp contours, a fine patina, only the most minor of isolated handling marks and 95%+ finish. The barrel and lock with smooth steel surfaces, crisp markings and nearly all 95%+ of their polish. In mechanically functional order with its original components and crisp workings. Very fine brass hardware with pleasing mustard-toned surfaces. Complete with its original Iron button-head ramrod and both sling swivels. An extremely well preserved example of a Revolutionary War Period Second Model/Shortland Pattern Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1778/9. Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD+ WAR OF 1812/NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD INDIA-PATTERN/THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1810s: In very good+ original flintlock condition. Regulation length, 39", .75 caliber, pin-fastened round, smoothbore barrel with top mounted bayonet lug/sight and two Board of Ordnance (GR/V) proof marks on the breech. Walnut fullstock with raised-carved beavertail apron behind the barrel tang and various inspector's marks, behind the sideplate and trigger-guard. Retains 85% finish with some scattered handling marks and sharp contours. "India Pattern", full, brass hardware: the trigger guard with a flat hazelnut forward finial, a raised, "S"-shaped sideplate, a screw-fastened stepped buttplate, (3) three baluster ramrod pipes and a pin-fastened fore-end cap. In original flintlock configuration: the lock of P. 1809 design having a reinforced hammer, a replaced sear and bridle screw and a repaired original mainspring. Clearly marked with a Crown/"GR" Royal cypher and also marked with a Crown/broard arrow acceptance mark beneath the "marrow scoop" powder-pan: "TOWER" marked tail: scattered pitting on the face of lockplate and the hammer. In overall very good+, original flintlock condition with a fine touch-hole. The barrel with generally smooth, steel surfaces, clear markings and some scattered discoloration and fine pitting, en suite with the lock. Fine stock with smooth surfaces, some expected handling marks, age-stains and much of its finish. Untouched brass hardware with a nicely toned age-patina. Replaced Button-head iron ramrod and missing both of its sling swivels. A very nice example of a War of 1812/Napoleanic War Period P. 1809 Third Model Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1810s. Overall length 55". Price: $3,375.00
AN EXTREMELY FINE QUALITY & MUSEUM GRADE SPANISH “MADRID LOCK” FOWLER, by “ALONSO del CORRAL MADRID”, ca. 1770: In overall excellent, untouched original “flintlock” condition and made with a exquisitely chiseled and signed “Madrid” lock type flintlock mechanism. Fine quality, 39", octagonal to round, smoothbore, band-fastened, iron, .65 caliber barrel with a finely etched wedding-band transition, floral and Cross gold inlays at the breech and two gold inlayed Spanish punch/maker's marks for the renowned barrel maker, Alonzo Martinez of Madrid, Spain, who was the Weapons Master of Mallorca, ca. 1730: please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 2, pg. 766 (No. 757 & 758). Retains a smooth, steel gray, coloration with an untouched age patina and only some scattered light patches of discoloration/abrasions: complete with its Gold fore-sight and its chiseled rear sight. Molded and carved, deeply fluted, Madrid/Catalonian type, figured Walnut fullstock of classic Spanish form with a sculpted and fluted, thin butt with chiseled and engraved steel mounts. Rare Spanish “Madrid-type” flintlock mechanism with a fine, untouched, steel gray age patina, 99%+ polish and in mechanically functional order. Deeply chiseled lock surfaces with a finely sculpted and crafted gooseneck hammer with classic “Spanish” type jaw-screw, an exposed rear horizontal sear and a matching frizzen with a finely chiseled back. The lockplate, en suite and clearly marked with a deeply struck “ALNSO/ D./ CORRAL”, Spanish type maker’s mark and engraved with an "ALONSO DEL CORRAL MADRID” signature, under the bridle-less powder-pan. Etched and finely engraved steel mounts: the sidebolts with lightly engraved heads, two slotted barrel bands, an etched and engraved half-type buttplate with an acanthus leaf finial and the sculpted and engraved trigger-guard with a "TARGARONA" gold maker's mark, on its bow (Stockel No. 1081): Francisco Targarona of Madrid, Spain worked ca. 1773-1808 (please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2, pg. 1266). The engraving of traditional Spanish design, with finely executed lines and deep relief chiseling. In overall excellent untouched condition. The barrel with a steel-gray age patina, 95%+ polish, sharp markings, deeply struck gold-inlayed maker’s marks and a fine bore. Excellent stock with sharp contours, deeply fluted carving, 98%+ finish and only some very minor handling marks. The lock with 99%+ polish, smooth steel surfaces, a strong mainspring and its original components: in functional order with sharp scroll engraving and fine quality deep relief chiseling. A very high quality and Excellent Spanish Madrid Lock Fowler, ca. 1770, in “Museum Grade” condition. Made by recorded Master Gunsmiths. Original iron ramrod with turned tip. Overall length, 54". For a similar example, please see C. Blaire's: “European & American Arms 1150-1850”. Price: $9,275.00
A VERY GOOD WAR OF 1812 PERIOD REGIMENTALLY MARKED THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1810: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Standard 39", .75 caliber, pin-fastened round, smoothbore barrel with top mounted bayonet lug/sight and faint British Ordnance proofs at the breech. The breech also marked with a "7..." regimental number on its top. Walnut fullstock with raised-carved apron behind the barrel tang retains 65%+ original varnish with some handling marks overall. The left face of the butt with the large, War of 1812 period, Regimental brand "SEAGO". Regulation full brass hardware: trigger guard with flat acorn finial, raised "S" shaped sideplate, 3-stepped buttplate, 3 baluster ramrod pipes and cast fore-end tip. Ordnance lock with Crown/"GR" and Broad Arrow marking beneath the pan, the tail marked "Tower". Double-throated hammer of P-1809 design. The lock, in fine condition, with sharp markings. The barrel with generally smooth surfaces, with moderate pitting overall and faint proof marks. In original flintlock configuration with all original lock components, smooth surfaces and some casehardening colors on the lock-face. The brass hardware exhibits a pleasing even age patina throughout. Original, iron, button-head ramrod. Retains both of its sling swivels. A very nice Regimentally marked Third Model Brown Bess from the War of 1812 Period. Overall length 56". Discovered in Canada. Price: $4,150.00
A FINE+ & RARE GEORGIAN-COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK “TRADE FOWLER” w/ EVIDENCE OF AMERICAN COLONIAL USE, by T. PEELE, ca. 1730: In overall fine+, generally untouched original flintlock condition. Fine quality lightly engraved, round, smoothbore, key-fastened, 42 1/2", (16 Ga.)/.65 caliber, steel barrel with a scroll engraved barrel-tang/rear sight. Slightly flared muzzle, a silver foresight, two (2) early Birmingham proof-marks and a hooked-type breech. A fine touch-hole and smooth steel gray surfaces with some scattered light patches of rust-staining/discoloration and the breech-top with a “W. T. HAVEN” (Whitehaven) address, within a balloon-type border. Retains an untouched, silver-gray age patina with some light discoloration and expected fine pitting, at the touch-hole/breech: marked on the left side, with an "T.P" maker's mark, for Thomas Peele of Whitehaven, UK, who w. 1721-1730 (please see "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 157). Molded and carved, nicely figured, Walnut fullstock of classic Georgian design with a sculpted and deeply fluted comb and a finely executed raise carved scallop-shell apron, at the barrel tang: simple raised carvings of “trade type” design around the mounts. Nicely chiseled and engraved steel mounts with lightly polished (65%+ finish) surfaces and some scattered light discoloration. The trigger-guard with an etched and chiseled acanthus leaf forward finial and an engraved “Tudor Rose” on its bow. The buttplate with a stepped and finely scroll engraved tang: the top marked with an old illegible “9?0?” collection number, in red paint/ink. Three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes, a vacant shield-type wrist escutcheon with an embossed acanthus leaf finial; and a finely embossed and engraved vine-scroll-type openwork sideplate. Retains both of its sidebolts. The lock with smooth steel surfaces, 70%+ polish and a clearly engraved "PEELE" signature (Thomas Peele), under the bridled powder-pan. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing: hound's-tooth engraved borders-- the gooseneck hammer, its top jaw and the trefoil finial frizzen-spring, en suite. American refaced frizzen and a working-period solder repair, to the hammer’s bottom jaw. In overall fine untouched condition with choice steel and wooden surfaces. The barrel with 75% polish, sharp contours, a finely toned age-patina, clear markings and a fine touch-hole. Fine “Trade Type” walnut fullstock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours, classic rococo/Georgian Period carvings, at the barrel-tang and some wear, at the edges of the lock mortise. Expected minor handling marks, old tight hairlines on the forestock and general signs of use and light wear. The mechanism with choice surfaces, a clear maker’s signature and a strong mainspring: the frizzen with an American working-period re-facing. Retains its original horn-tipped wooden ramrod. A very nice example of a scarce French & Indian War/Colonial Period English Flintlock “Trade Fowler”, ca. 1730. The type of early Trade Gun often used by Colonial settlers. For similar examples and additional information, please see G. W. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”, pg. 202, 203 & 204 and Kit Ravenshear’s: English Commercial Guns…”. Recently discovered in an old Maryland Estate Collection. Overall length, 60". Price: $8,275.00
A VERY FINE+ UNTOUCHED ENGLISH BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS W/ SNAP-BAYONET, by "W. JONES", ca. 1810: In overall very fine+ untouched original condition. 15 1/2", key-fastened, octagonal-to-round, cannon-form/flared muzzle, smoothbore, brass barrel with 1.25+ caliber mouth, a wedding-band transition and its original top-mounted, switchblade-type bayonet. The iron “Patent” type breech with a fine touch-hole, light signs of use and some scattered patches of discoloration. In original flintlock condition with a flat, stepped, casehardened (85%) lockplate with its original gooseneck hammer, matching frizzen and original frizzen-spring: in mechanically functional order with very fine timing and a strong mainspring. The face of the lock with untouched, gray-black casehardened surfaces with a clear "W. JONES" maker’s signature--- William Jones (4), of Birmingham, UK (wrk., ca. 1811). (Please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “Gunmakers of London…”, pg. 124). Retains its original lock components with a strong mainspring and retains both of its sidebolts. Molded, finely carved and checkered, nicely figured walnut fullstock with raised teardrop carvings around the lock and sidebolt mortises and a finely checkered wrist with sharp carving. Choice contours, smooth surfaces, 95% finish and only some scattered light handling marks. Full brass hardware/mounts of classic English form: the trigger-guard with an etched pineapple forward final and an engraved "Tudor Rose", on its bow. The buttplate with a lightly thread-engraved stepped top-finial. Two baluster ramrod pipes and plain sidebolt washers. Very fine+ mounts with untouched smooth surfaces and a mustard age patina. In overall very fine+ untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours, a finely toned patina and its original, 14", triangular, hollow-ground, snap-bayonet. (The bayonet) in functional order with a strong spring, its original lug and blade-release-- retains very fine untouched surfaces with sharp edges and point. In overall very fine+ untouched original flintlock condition. The lock with clear markings, much finish and strong mechanics. The stock, en suite with sharp contours, sharp checkering, 95%+ finish and only some scattered light handling marks/age-stains. Complete with its original wooden ramrod with horn tip. A very fine example of a classic English Brass Barrel Blunderbuss with Spring/Snap Bayonet, ca. 1810. Overall length, 30 1/2". For similar examples, please see Claude Blair’s: “European and American Arms 1100-1850” & “The Blunderbuss 1500-1900”, by James D. Forman. Price: $6,775.00
A WAR OF 1812 PERIOD (P. 1809) UNIT-MARKED? THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1810: In overall near fine original flintlock condition. Standard 39", .75 caliber, pin-fastened round, smoothbore barrel with a missing top mounted bayonet lug/sight and clear British Board of Ordnance proof marks, on the left of the breech. Also, marked with a Crown/21, at the right side of its touch-hole. Walnut fullstock with raised-carved apron behind the barrel tang,75% finish with some minor handling marks and scattered light wormholes, on the wrist and forestock. Regulation Pattern, full brass hardware/mounts: the trigger-guard with a flat acorn-type forward finial. The raised "S" shaped sideplate with a “131” Rack/Unit? Marking. Pattern-type, 3-stepped buttplate. Three (3) baluster-finial ramrod pipes; and the cast-type fore-end tip. Ordnance Pattern Brown Bess lock with a clear Crown/"GR" Royal Cypher and Broad Arrow Board of Ordnance acceptance-marking, beneath the powder-pan. The tail sharply marked with a "Tower". Double-throated hammer of regulation P-1809 design and its original “marrow scoop-type” powder-pan. In overall near fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth even surfaces and clear Ordnance markings. Fine stock with sharp contours, much finish and clear acceptance-marks, behind the trigger-guard and in the ramrod-channel. Some scattered light handling marks ans signs of light use: also marked with a matching “131” Rack/Unit marking, forward of the buttplate-tang. In original flintlock configuration with its original lock components: smooth surfaces and some interior casehardening colors. The brass hardware with a pleasing and even age patina with untouched mustard-toned patination, throughout. Button-head iron ramrod and complete with both of its sling swivels. A very nice Third Model Brown Bess from the War of 1812/Napoleonic Period. Overall length, approx. 56". Price: $3,650.00
A FINE+ REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK FOWLER, by “RAINKIN a’ PARIS”, ca. 1775: In overall fine+, untouched original flintlock condition. Fine quality, 38", round, smoothbore, key-fastened, .65 caliber barrel with a silver fore-sight, a fine touch-hole and a sculpted, engraved and stepped breech/tang. Retains an untouched, smooth age patina with some light discoloration and much of its rococo floral vine scroll engraving on the breech-top. Molded and nicely carved, dark colored, figured, walnut fullstock of classic rococo “Sedan” form with a sculpted and deeply fluted comb, a delicate wrist and a fine quality relief carved floral bouquet, around the barrel tang: classic French-type raised teardrops at the sideplate and lock. Finely etched and chased steel mounts with untouched, lightly-toned, smooth gray surfaces and some expected light discoloration. The trigger-guard with a finely engraved urn-type forward finial and a martial engraved bow with a “Sedan” type rear finial. Floral engraved, rifle-type sideplate with finely contoured/sculpted surfaces and both of its sidebolts. Finely engraved butt-plate with a very finely martial-themed chiseled top finial, matching sculpted side-panels, smooth surfaces and a finely etched floral accents. Three (3) barrel-type ramrod pipes. Lightly engraved, casehardened (80%+) rounded lock with an untouched patina and a clear “Rainkin a’ Paris” maker’s signature and address: in mechanically functional order with fine timing and strong mainspring. Jean Rainkin was a noted gunsmith ca. 1766/67-1836 (died 1839). (Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2. pg. 1029). Bridled powder-pan with its matching, thread-engraved, gooseneck hammer and early roller type frizzen, en suite. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The barrel with sharp contours, some scattered discoloration, a fine touch-hole and choice steel surfaces with some isolated patches of discoloration/fine light salt & pepper. Fine stock with fine quality rococo carvings, a nicely appointed silver wire inlay on the wrist, 90%+ finish and sharp contours with some minor tight hairlines and expected small abrasions. The lock with 85%+ color casehardened finish, sharp engraving, its original components and fine timing. Finely embellished steel mounts with classic French rococo floral engravings. A very nice example of a fine quality French Flintlock Fowler, ca. 1770. In original flintlock configuration and complete with its wooden ramrod and both of its sling-swivels. Overall length, 54”. For a similar example, please see C. Blair’s: “European & American Arms 1100-1850”. Price: $8,375.00
A VERY FINE MID/LATE 19TH CENTURY BELGIAN? BACK ACTION FLINTLOCK AFRICAN TRADE GUN, ca. 1870-1900: The band-secured, 39 1/4", smoothbore, .69 caliber barrel with a post-type fore-sight: unmarked breech. Light colored hardwood (beechnut?) fullstock with sharp contours and very light handling marks. In overall near excellent condition with lightly toned steel surfaces and a very fine stock with much of its finish. The iron surfaces a smooth steel-gray patina and some light patches of surface discoloration. The stock retains nearly all of its finish (95%) and has only the lightest of handling marks: an old burn? of the left edge of the fore-stock. Full iron mounts of "French"-type design. The three (screw-retained) barrel-bands: the rear band a friction-fit, a triangular sidebolt washer, two iron sling-swivels and the screw-fastened buttplate: the top finial with a "22 D. A. R." over a ""392" marking. Plain iron ramrod and a "French" Mdl. 1777 type trigger-guard with rear finger cuts. Back-Action Flintlock mechanism with its bridled iron powder-pan and its original reinforced hammer. In functional order with a good mainspring and timing: retains an age-patina, en suite with the barrel and its original components and screws. In overall very fine+ original flintlock condition with sharp stock contours, crisp marking -- on the buttplate-tang and smooth steel-gray surfaces. A very fine example of a Belgian? mid to late 19th century African Trade Musket, ca. 1870-1900. The type of gun sold to native Colonials, in the Congo, etc. Overall length, 55 1/4". Price: $1,175.00
A SCARCE REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICAN-USED FRENCH MODEL 1766 (NAVAL-TYPE?) BRASS MOUNTED OFFICER’S FUSIL, ca. 1770: In overall very good untouched, hard-used, original flintlock condition. The 40", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .72 caliber barrel with a top-mounted bayonet lug and untouched, russet toned steel surfaces with a fine touch-hole and generally smooth finish. The lock of standard Model 1763 configuration with matching lightly pitted/rust-stained, steel-gray surfaces, a faceted bridled powder-pan, a flat lockplate, its reinforced flat hammer, teardrop finial frizzen-spring and its frizzen with curled tail. The exterior with a faint Arsenal/Maker’s? mark, under the pan. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing: the frizzen slightly loose from repeated use/wear. Walnut fullstock with Full BRASS Regulation Model 1766 French "Charleville" type mounts: three (3) barrel bands—-the rear band made without the “spring improvement of 1768”, the brass trigger-guard of regulation design with long pointed teardrop finials and a forward-mounted sling-swivel-stud. Flat "S"-shaped sideplate, an associated rear sidebolt and a screw-fastened buttplate with trefoil top finial of French Model 1733 Musketoon design (please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 180). The mounts with various French-Arsenal?, inspectors’ marks. In overall very good, untouched, original flintlock condition. The barrel retains generally smooth, brown-gray surfaces with general signs of use and firing. The lock in functional order with matching, untouched, steel surfaces and illegible lockplate markings. Very good, regulation Model 1766, walnut fullstock with dark, richly oxidized surfaces, 85% finish and an American working-life reduced deeply fluted comb. Also, inscribed (in classic 18th century characters) with ”R.M.” owner’s initials and with a crudely carved “1778” date, on the right side of the buttstock/comb. Retains approx. 65% finish with a working period American rose-head nail-repaired crack, at the sideplate mortise/trigger-guard. Retains untouched, richly toned and deeply patinated surfaces with scattered handling marks, minor gouges, abrasions, hairlines, signs of heavy use, wear and an old missing piece of wood, at the lock mortise’s bottom rear edge. Fine hardware with a smooth and mustard-toned age-patina and clear Arsenal inspector’s marks. A Very Good “American Used” Revolutionary War French Mdl. 1766 (Naval-Type?) Brass Mounted Officer's Fusil, ca. 1770. Retains its original, button-head, iron ramrod and missing both of its sling swivels. Overall length, 55“. For similar examples, please see William Gilkerson's: "Boarder's Away" vol. 2 & G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…” pg. 99 & 180. Price: $5,275.00
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED EARLY 19TH CENTURY SMALL-SIZE OTTOMAN TURKISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS DAG, ca. 1820: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Extensively etched, 11", pin and band-fastened, round, "Trumpet-type", smoothbore, Silver Damascened, Persian marked, steel barrel with 1.50 caliber flared muzzle and a .50+ cal. bore. Extensively silver inlayed overall with an etched/inlayed geometric patterns and the integral barrel-tang adorned, en suite. Retains untouched brown-gray surfaces with some scattered patches of discoloration and a fine touch-hole. In original flintlock configuration with its flat, Crescent Moon engraved lockplate: a simulated European signature, a bridled powder-pan, matching gooseneck hammer and its original frizzen. Retains untouched steel surfaces with some expected patches of discoloration and light wear. In mechanically functional order and complete with its original components and both of its sidebolts. Molded and carved walnut fullstock of classic Turkish Blunderbuss “Dag” form with raised borders around the lock and sideplate; and the butt with a pronounced drop, a deeply fluted comb and a checkered wrist (worn). In very good untouched condition with generally sharp contours, smooth surfaces, 80% finish and some scattered handling marks, wear, abrasions and minor losses/chips, on the right side of the fore-end. Heavy, plain, Brass hardware: the trigger-guard with a pointed forward finial and a plain stepped bow. The screw-fastened brass buttplate, en suite with a stepped finial, two ramrod pipes—for the “false” wooden ramrod; and the rifle-type sideplate with its original loop and iron suspension-ring. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours and fine quality engraving and silver-damascening. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and a fine lock. The stock with sharp contours, 80% finish and the expected signs of use and wear. A nice example of a small sized, original using-type, early 19th Century Ottoman Turkish Blunderbuss Dag, ca. 1820. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone’s: “Construction and Decoration of Arms…” . Overall length, 19 1/2". Price: $2,250.00
A VERY GOOD+/FINE TYPE III MODEL 1816 CONTRACT MUSKET BY “EVANS”, dtd. 1833: Standard, 42", smoothbore, .69 cal, round, iron barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug (working-life missing). The breech with a very good touch hole and smooth gunmetal surfaces, en suite with the lock and furniture. Dark colored, American walnut fullstock of standard Model 1816 design with a triangular form buttstock, marked behind the sideple with an oval cartouche. Regulation Model 1816 Type III iron hardware/mounts with smooth evenly toned, dark brown-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel. Rounded, clearly marked, casehardened lockplate with a Spread Eagle & “W. L. EVANS/V. FORGE” marking, under the removable brass powder-pan; the tail with a “US”/”1833” marking. In overall very good+ fine condition. The barrel with a visible Starbust proof mark, on the left side of the breech and retains 85% of brown finish: very good touch-hole. The hardware with matching, dark, smooth steel surfaces with its three “U”-marked, spring-retained barrel-bands: the middle with it sling-swivel. Rounded finial trigger-guard of Type II Model 1816 configuration with its sling-swivel, riveted to the bow. “US” marked screw-fastened buttplate and a flat “S” shaped sideplate with a “U” marking. Fine stock with light handling marks, 85%+ finish, sharp contours and some minor abrasions. Very good lock with clear markings and sharp contours and its reinforced hammer, straight-finial frizzen and tearfrop-finial frizzen-spring. In mechanically functional oder with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Original iron button-head ramrod. Overall length, 56". A nice Flintlock example of a Seminole War to American Civil War Period US Model 1816 Contract Musket, dtd. 1833. Price: $2,250.00
A FINE EARLY 19th CENTURY NEW ENGLAND CLUB-BUTT FOWLER, ca. 1815: In overall Fine condition. Long & Heavy, 46", .75 caliber, sighted (sights removed), pin-fastened, octagonal to round, smoothbore barrel with a “wedding-band” transition and two Birmingham post-1813 Blackpowder proof marks, on the top left side of the breech. Early 19th century form, original Flintlock mechanism with a flat scroll-engraved “Commercial”-type lockplate with rounded tail, its matching angled gooseneck hammer and a waterproof powder-pan with a roller on its frizzen-spring. Fine lock with smooth steel gray surfaces and sharp scroll engraving. In mechanically functional order with its original components and a strong mainspring. Late type, “New England Club Butt form”, walnut fullstock with a flared fish-belly butt-section—--a raised cheek-piece on its left side, simple carving around the lock and sidebolt mortises and a long slender fore-stock. Simply engraved full brass furniture of Gunsmith & Commercial make: the buttplate with a long stepped tail with fine scroll engraving. Simple sheet brass trigger-guard with a plain, flat, rectangular forward finial and a simple fluted bow. Two sheet-brass teardrop sidebolt escutcheons and three sheet-brass ramrod-pipes, en suite: button-tip iron ramrod. In overall fine condition with distinct contours, some scattered handling marks, light signs of use/wear, minor dents, tight old hairlines and two old filled holes on the butt-stock. Original and functioning double-set iron triggers. Smooth metal surfaces with sharp contours and markings and 45% brown finish, on the barrel. Retains a fine dark gray age-patina with some light scattered discoloration/pitting and wear. In original flintlock configuration with a fine touch hole. Fine commercial type lock with matching choice steel surfaces and sharp engraving. The stock with much (85%+) of its finish and exhibits some expected signs of use/wear: scattered minor handling marks and the noted old fills and hairlines. A large and impressive Flintlock “Market Type” New England Flintlock Club-Butt Fowler/Hunting Gun with its original length, Birmingham proofed, Large Bore, English barrel, ca. 1815. Overall length, 63". Price: $3,275.00
A REVOLUTIONARY WAR "EMERGENCY PRODUCTION" SHORTLAND PATTERN/SECOND MODEL PATTERN 1778 LIEGE CONTRACT BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1778-79: Slightly reduced, 40 ¾”, round, pin-fastened, iron, smoothbore, .75 caliber barrel with a top bayonet lug/sight and two baluster turnings at the breech. The top of the breech with two GR/V Ordnance Proofmarks and an “IG” maker’s mark within a rectangular cartouche: of classic Liege Contract form {please see “Pattern Dates…”, pg. 7}—-- forge-bushed touch-hole. Regulation Pattern 1756/68 type lock with single screw behind the cock and a trefoil finial frizzen-spring. The tail marked with a "Tower", in classic Liege Contract “shaded” characters; and the face with a “rounded” Crown "GR" without a broad arrow/crown, beneath the powder-pan. The original rounded gooseneck hammer of "Wartime" production" with a hooked spur and a thread-engraved top-jaw, en suite with the lockplate and hammer. In original flintlock configuration; and in functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Retains dark untouched surfaces with some light wear/pitting at the powder-pan and around the touch-hole. Barrel retains a dark, even, brown age patina with some light scattered pitting near the breech. Associated iron ramrod with button-head and complete with both sling swivels. Regulation Shortland Pattern (Liege Contract)brass hardware with an even mustard-tone: four brass ramrod pipes (the second pipe missing and of a "Pratt" improvement design), a vacant shield-type brass wrist escutcheon, a flat sideplate with a tail and the buttplate with a wide three (3) stepped tang. The trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial and the fore-end with its brass muzzle-cap. Regulation walnut fullstock with a pronounced lobe on the handrail and a well-defined fluted comb on the butt. Marked with two illegible Board of Ordnance inspector’s marks behind the trigger-guard, another marking behind the sideplate; and the face of the butt without a Storekeeper's mark. In overall good+ original flintlock condition (as is). The stock with sharp contours, 65%+ finish, some scattered handling marks, signs of use/wear, an old missing chunk, at the top edge of the lock mortise, minor gouges, light scuffs and shrinkage. The barrel with smooth steel surfaces, clear markings and the noted working-period minor reduction at the muzzle. Very good lock with clear markings, fine mechanics and its original components *****A classic example of Revolutionary War Production Pattern 1778 Liege Contract Second Model Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1779. For more details please see DeWitt Bailey’s: "Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783" pg. 7, 10 & 68 & G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”. Price: $6,775.00
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED 19th CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN SILVER MOUNTED (MOROCCAN) SNAPHAUNCE KABYLE "CAMEL" GUN, ca. 1850: In overall very good untouched condition. The octagonal to round, Near-Eastern-made, 49 1/4", sighted, steel .50 caliber, smoothbore, silver-band-fastened barrel with its original, decorative geometric-pattern & scroll engraved and deeply embossed, silver barrel bands at its rear. Typical North African (Moroccan), molded and simply carved, hardwood, fullstock with a wide and flared, curved, flat, triangular butt with nicely etched/scrimshawed walrus ivory? Strap-type appliqués, on both sides. Adorned overall with embossed and etched silver sheet and silver applique (some minor losses). Retains an untouched age-patina with nicely toned silver surfaces with evidence of an old cleaning. Fine stock with a dark age-patina, some expected shrinkage, old chips, hairlines, wear and scattered handling marks, from use. In its original, “Dutch/English lock”, Snaphaunce configuration with a nicely sculpted gooseneck hammer, its original round-face bolster, powder-pan, frizzen and sliding pan-cover, of classic Snaphaunce configuration. In untouched condition with some scattered pitting/discoloration and surface wear: original sidebolts and mainspring (a weak frizzen-spring, will not hold on “cocked” position). Classic trigger with distinct “C” shaped curve. Untouched steel-gray surfaces with some patches of discoloration, wear and pitting. Complete with its turned and chiseled iron ramrod (frozen in-place) and its trigger-guard with silver sheet applique and a sculpted, decorative, pointed forward finial: retains much (90%) of is embossed & etched sheet-silver applique. In overall very good untouched condition: the barrel with a steel-gray age patina, some discoloration/pitting, light wear and signs of use. The stock with scattered handling marks, minor old chips/abrasions along the forestock/ramrod-channel, several tight hairlines and the expected signs of use -- seen on virtually all original examples of these guns. The iron surfaces with an untouched, steel-gray age-patina with dark highlights, in powder-pan and on the frizzen-face. In very good condition with the expected pitting and rust-staining on the breech and lockplate. Extensively adorned with fine quality, richly embossed, sheet-silver applique and ivory inlay. The barrel-bands/capucines with a finely embossed floral vine scroll decoration overall. Of fine quality and a classic example of a Chief’s-Grade “Using type” Long-gun/Kabyle, ca. 1850. A nice and authentic example of the famed North African Kabyle: the type of gun used, with great affect, by the Nomadic Peoples of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Overall length, approx. 65. Price: $2,250.00
A VERY GOOD+ SPANISH/SPANISH-COLONIAL MIQUELET FOWLER/FUSIL (ESCOPETA), ca. 1770:: In overall very good+, untouched original “flintlock” condition. Fine quality, 36 1/4", Unmarked, Spanish-type, octagonal to round, smoothbore, band-fastened, iron, .65 caliber barrel with an etched wedding-band transition. Retains generally smooth, steel-gray coloration with an untouched age patina and some scattered light pitting/wear. Molded and carved, dark colored, provincially made, hardwood fullstock of “Spanish/Spanish-Colonial” (Madrid-type) form with a sculpted and fluted, buttstock with slightly crude incised carvings, at the barrel tang and plain, chased and engraved brass mounts. Spanish/Spanish Colonial, provincially made, unsigned Miquelet Patilla-type, lock with an untouched, steel gray age patina and in mechanically functional order. Slightly crudely etched and engraved brass mounts: the sideplate with lightly engraved borders, three (3) line-engraved brass barrel bands, a plain screw-fastened buttplate with a round finial and the sculpted and engraved trigger-guard with a simply etched bow and plain finials. The engraving of possible Spanish-Colonial origin, with somewhat crudely executed lines. In overall fine untouched condition. The barrel with a steel-gray age patina, 50% finish, sharp contours and a very good bore. Fitted with its original fore-sight/bayonet-lug. Fine stock with generally sharp contours, deeply fluted carving, some scattered light handling marks, 75%+ finish and some expected minor nicks, handling marks and abrasions. The lock with generally smooth surfaces, some light wear, a strong mainspring and its original components: in functional order. A very nice example of a classic Spanish/Spanish-Colonial Miquelet Fusil/Fowler (Escopeta), ca. 1770. Original, trumpet, iron ramrod with jag. Overall length, 52". For similar examples, please see C. Blaire's: European & American Arms 1150-1850 & Sydney Brinckerhoff’s: “Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America…”. Price: $4,275.00
A FINE QUALITY ALBANIAN “ALL-METAL” MIQUELET LONG-GUN, ca. 1780-1800: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. 42", octagonal to round, smoothbore, cannon-form, iron, .68 caliber barrel with a fine and distinct lightly toned “patina” with smooth steel-gray surfaces and its buckhorn-type rear and its copper post fore-sight. Fine touch-hole and breech: the top with a spurious/simulated “CNILLOONI” Italian? Maker’s mark and also stamped with a Cross and a Crescent Moon “proof mark”. Fully engraved, pin-fastened, sheet-steel covered hardwood fullstock with nicely etched floral and vine scrolls, geometric patterns and inlayed with decoratively etched brass panels (some losses) and with circular black enamel & brass “pellet” inlays overall (minor losses). Of fine quality Traditional Albanian design as entirely metal covered and made with the typical narrow curved wrist and a “T” shaped butt: the sides adorned with decoratively engraved brass and inlays (noted losses). Retains 65% bright finish with sharp contours, fine engraving, some minor handling marks and light wear/abrasions. Traditional Albanian-made Miquelet lock with an illegible maker's mark, fine mechanics, smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light discoloration and its original components. Steel trigger with matching smooth surfaces—made without a trigger-guard. Missing its (iron) ramrod and complete with its sidebolts and both of its hand-forged saddle rings and loops. In overall very good condition with a generally smooth steel-gray patina. Some handling marks, light wear to the engraving and generally sharp contours with fine surfaces: minor losses of steel & brass panels and some old cracks on the forestock. In functional order with a strong mainspring its original components. A very nice and decorative example of these distinctively Albanian Antique Long-Guns, ca. 1780-1800. Overall length, 55". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone’s: “Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms…”, pg. 259. Price: SOLD
A FINE ENGLISH FLINTLOCK FOWLER, by HAWKES ca. 1815: In overall fine, untouched, original flintlock condition. Octagonal to round, 33", smoothbore, key-fastened, . 65 caliber (16 gauge), sighted, Damascus steel barrel with a gold-banded, Patent type breech, a "LONDON" address and a finely engraved starburst design. The breech and tang further adorned with a finely engraved vine and floral scroll: also stamped with a deeply sunken, gold "LONDON" punch mark. The lock of classic early 19th century design with a highly engraved, flat, stepped lockplate and its matching "French-type" hammer. Marked, under the waterproof powder-pan with a deeply sunken, rectangular, silver-inlayed "HAWKES" signature for Thomas Hawkes of London, UK, ca. 1810s (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London", pg. 111. Retains 60%+ polish with sharp contours and a clear signature: fine mechanics with its original components: some patches of surface discoloration/fine scattered pitting -- platinum-lined touch-hole. Lightweight and graceful, molded, carved and checkered halfstock with 95% finish and some light handling marks, minor gouges and wear. The left side of the buttstock with a sculpted and raised cheek-piece. Lightly engraved Steel & Silver mounts. A single sidebolt with engraved head and a silver escutcheon. An engraved steel trigger-guard with a chiseled urn-forward finial, an etched bow and an open rear spur. Three barrel-form ramrod-pipes -- the rear silver. A steel buttplate with a long top finial/tang with an engraved hound, en suite with the lock's tail. And a silver fore-end cap and two silver barrel-key escutcheons. In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with a choice steel-gray patina, some light patches of discoloration, a distinct Damascus twist (50%+) and a minor swell at the muzzle. Clear silver inlayed signature, fine punch marks and a very high quality English barrel with gold banding and a platinum-lined touch-hole. Fine lock with its original components, in mechanically functional order and smooth untouched surfaces with some light scattered discoloration and fine pitting. Fine quality, graceful and light weight, walnut halfstock with 95% finish, sharp checkering, on its wrist; and minor scattered handling marks and abrasions. Retains 95% finish with untouched surfaces; and complete with its silver tip ramrod. A very fine quality Early 19th Century English Flintlock Fowler, ca. 1815. Overall length, 48 1/8". Price: $3,750.00
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: SOLD
A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PRODUCTION SHORTLAND PATTERN/SECOND MODEL PATTERN 1778 "LIEGE CONTRACT" BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1778/9: Regulation length, 42”, round, pin-fastened, iron, smoothbore, approx. .75 caliber barrel with a top bayonet lug/sight and two baluster turnings at the breech. Regulation Pattern 1756 "Liege" lock with single screw behind the cock and marked with a "shaded" "TOWER" and with a Crown "GR" and a crown acceptance mark beneath the powder-pan (please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 66); and correctly lacking the secondary Broad Arrow acceptance-mark. The rounded gooseneck hammer of P. 1756 design with a slotted spur. In original flintlock configuration with its original lock components; and in mechanically functional order: will not always hold on full-cock. The lock-face with untouched gunmetal-patinated, steel surfaces with some expected light wear/pitting in the powder-pan and around the touch-hole: the Crown GR Royal Cypher is faint, though visible. Very good untouched, barrel with a dark, even, brown age patina and some light scattered pitting near the breech. American-made, original to the period, iron button-head ramrod and retains its forward sling swivel. Regulation Pattern brass hardware with an untouched and even mustard-tone: four brass ramrod pipes, the second pipe of “Pratt’s Improvement” design, a vacant brass wrist escutcheon, a flat Liege-type sideplate with tail, the classic Revolutionary War Liege production buttplate with a stepped tang and the trigger-guard, en suite with a raised hazelnut forward finial. Very good, untouched, walnut fullstock with a pronounced lobe on the handrail and a well-defined fluted comb on the butt. Marked with two Board of Ordnance acceptance marks behind the trigger-guard and on the right face of the butt-- with a Storekeeper's mark. In very good untouched condition with various abrasions, minor gouges, old sliver-losses along the forestock, and the expected signs of use and handling/wear. Retains and untouched “attic” patina with light surface oxidation, 75% finish and signs of use/wear. In original flintlock condition and a very nice original Revolutionary War Production Second Mdl. Brown Bess musket. *****The Pattern 1778 Liege Contract was an emergency production Second Model Brown Bess, manufactured only during the War, to be supplied to troops fighting in the Colonies, CA. 1778/9. For more details please see DeWitt Bailey's: "Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783" pg. 10 & G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 66. Price: HOLD
	A FINE+ AMERICAN USED NAPOLEONIC/WAR of 1812 PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK “ROYAL ARTILLERY/ SERGEANT’S” CARBINE, ca. 1810s: In overall fine+ untouched original flintlock condition. Regulation pattern, baluster-turned, round, iron, 37", smoothbore, .68 caliber (Carbine Bore), pin-fastened, browned (75%) barrel with two (2) Birmingham (Post 1813) Blackpowder proof marks, on the left side of the baluster-turned breech: also marked with an “SG” marker’s mark. Pattern type 1796, lock with a rounded thread-engraved gooseneck hammer, untouched dark, gunmetal/black-gray surfaces and a very good age patina overall: traces of a Crown/GR Royal Cypher and “TOWER” markings. Early type “Tiger-striped” walnut fullstock with a distinct striped grain-pattern, a slight lobe at the ramrod entry and a deeplyfluted comb, on the buttstock : a well-defined wrist and the comb with a period American? Reduction. Marked behind the sideplate with a Crown/”I.B.” marking: possibly that of “John Barnett” of the famed “Barnett” Gunsmith firm, who were active from 1628-1912 and had several Govt. Contracts. (Please see R. Gardner’s: “Small Arms Makers”, pg. 231). Pattern-type, full, brass mounts: a Shortland Pattern-type trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut finial, three (3) ramrod pipes—for iron rammer, a pin-fastened nose-cap and a screw-fastened buttplate with a short-stepped finial. The left side of the stock with its Pattern “S” shaped sideplate; and complete with its original, button-head, iron ramrod. In overall fine untouched condition. The barrel and lock with a smooth brown-steel-gray age patina, much finish, sharp contours, clear proof marks and only some scattered light discoloration at the touch-hole and muzzle-tip: original touch-hole and a very good bore. Matching lock with smooth black/brown-toned age-patina, clear thread border engraving, effaced Royal markings and in functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Fine+ stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish, some expected light handling marks, abrasions and age-stains. Clearly marked, on the left side of the stock with its “IB” maker’s mark and the ramrod-channel with several Roman Numeral inspector’s marks. The hardware with a fine, untouched, mustard, age patina with sharp contours and smooth surfaces. A very nice original flintlock Napoleonic War Period English Royal Artillery Carbine, ca. 1810s. The type of emergency produced weapon pressed into service during the height of the Napoleonic Wars/War of 1812. *** Recently discovered in Mass. Overall length, 52. Price: $3,575.00
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD THIRD MODEL/INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET w/ DOGLOCK SAFETY, ca. 1806: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The standard 39 1/4", pin-fastened, round, .75 caliber, iron barrel with its top-mounted bayonet-lug/sight and baluster turned breech with two Board of Ordnance Proof marks. Also marked, on its left side, with an "8776" rack No; and with an "ID", "PS" and "SM" inspector's marks, on its top. Regulation walnut full stock with a raised beavertail apron at the barrel tang, sharp contours, several acceptance/inspector's marks and an 1806 dtd. Storekeeper's mark: scattered handling marks, some minor hairlines and various hand-carved owner's initials, on the butt. A carved "132 99" on the left side of the butt. Regulation India-pattern brass furniture with an untouched age patina and smooth brass surfaces: 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. Board of Ordnance inspected, Pattern-1796 Lock with a gooseneck hammer, the rear with a dog-type safety-catch. Engraved with a sharp Crown/"GR" royal cypher and a clear Crown/Broad Arrow acceptance mark, under the powder-pan: a sharp "TOWER", behind the hammer. In its Doglock configuration and fitted with its screw-retained hook. Of possible Swedish Contract, as indicated by the dog-type safety-catch, which is very similar to their Model 1775 & 1815 Muskets. Also the English helped resupply Sweden with Muskets, after their Stores were pillaged by the Russians. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp markings, smooth steel gray surfaces and some scattered light discoloration. Very good stock with 85% of its finish, some scattered handling marks, minor chips and sharp contours. In mechanically functional order with all of its original lock components, as configured. A strong mainspring, sharp markings and a fine touch-hole. Complete with its original sling swivels and its iron button-head ramrod. An unusual India Pattern/Third Model Brown Bess Musket, dtd. 1806. Overall length, 55". Price: $3,675.00
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 AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD REGIMENTALLY MARKED ENGLISH OFFICER'S FUSIL/CARBINE, by “W. SHARP”, ca. 1770: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The round, 36", key-fastened, smoothbore, .69 caliber barrel with two (2) London “Tower” proof marks and a “*/WS” maker’s mark. The muzzle with its silver teardrop fore-sight, the underside with its bayonet-lug; and the “Patent-type” breech with an engraved tang and a “SHARP LONDON” maker’s signature and address. Retains a smooth steel-gray patina with some light wear and patches of pitting/discoloration. Of Regulation Pattern 1756/1777 design with a rounded, semi-banana form lockplate with a gooseneck hammer with slotted spur and hound’s-tooth engraved borders. Marked, under the powder-pan with a “SHARP” maker’s signature for William Sharp V of London, UK who was elected “Master General of the Ordnance” (1762) {Please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “Gunmakers of London…”, pg. 176}. Lightly engraved, full brass mounts of classic Georgian Period design: the trigger-guard with an embossed and raised acorn forward finial and a finely “Tudor Rose” etched bow. The pin-fastened buttplate with a finely engraved, stepped tang with martial theme etchings of Stands of Arms, etc.. Finely engraved, flat, rifle type sideplate, engraved with Flags, Drums and Cannons. Three (3) baluster type ramrod pipes of Shortland Pattern Brown Bess form. A shield type wrist escutcheon with a finely embossed Helmet, Sword and Ribbon accented by a “Greenman” finial; and an etched with a “38” Regimental Marking (Possibly for the English 38th Regiment of Foot). Fine mounts with an untouched light mustard patina overall. In fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, visible proof marks, a fine touch-hole with evidence of use and some scattered light salt & pepper. The lock, en suite and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring, fine timing and a smooth patina. Molded and finely carved, nicely figured, dark, walnut fullstock with a pronounced fluted comb. In fine condition with scattered light handling marks and general signs of use and light wear. Retains 85% finish with raised teardrop carving around the lock and sideplate; and a classic rococo scallop-shell apron at the barrel-tang. Fine stock with much finish, sharp contours and some minor handling marks, tight hairlines, minor old repairs and the expected signs of use. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period English Officer's Fusil/Carbine with possibly marking to the 38th Regt. Of Foot. Complete with its original button-head iron ramrod and both sling-swivels. Overall length 51 1/2". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”. Price: HOLD
A FINE NAPOLEONIC WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL AN IX (NAVAL) MUSKET, ca. 1810: In overall fine, untouched original flintlock condition. The 39", brass-band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .70 caliber, iron barrel with a bottom-mounted bayonet lug and a fine touch-hole. Fine, Unmarked, “Model 1777” lock configuration with a rounded lockplate, its original reinforced hammer and its removable, angled, brass powder-pan. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring, fine timing and its original lock components. Molded and carved, regulation pattern French Mdl. 1777/AN IX, Walnut fullstock with full brass mounts: three spring-retained (3) barrel bands -- middle band with its original sling-swivel. The brass trigger-guard of Mdl. 1777/AN IX configuration with a short, pointed, teardrop, forward finial and the rear with finger-grips: original stud-mounted sling-swivel, forward of the bow. The flat "S"-shaped sideplate with an Arsenal marking and its brass, screw-fastened buttplate: complete with its original trumpet-type iron ramrod. The furniture with an untouched mustard-toned age patina and smooth surfaces. In original flintlock condition: the barrel retains a smooth gunmetal-brown age-patina with some scattered light discoloration/fine-pitting and sharp contours: The lock, en suite; with 55% latent polish; and in mechanically functional order with matching untouched surfaces. Fine stock of Regulation Model 1777/AN IX design with an incised cheek-piece, on the left side of the buttstock and sharp contours without repairs. Retains smooth dark surfaces, 90% finish with minor handling marks and expected light abrasions and signs of use: the left side of the buttstock with a “B” & “DIDIER” brand. Fine untouched hardware with a rich age-patina and some minor patches of discoloration. A very nice example of the Classic French Napoleonic War French Mdl. AN IX Brass Mounted (Naval) Musket, ca. 1810. Original iron ramrod, both its sidebolts and sling swivels. Overall length, 54". Price: $3,575.00
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: $2,000.00
A FINE+ SWEDISH MODEL 1791 DOGLOCK MUSKET, ca. 1790s: In overall fine+ original "flintlock" condition. The regulation pattern, 42 1/4", band-fastened, round, .78 caliber, iron barrel with its bottom-mounted bayonet-lug: the breech with a "660/24" Unit/rack No. Hardwood full stock with sharp contours, several acceptance/inspector's marks, two "JAO" inspector's brands, various carved initials and a matching "660" marking: some light scattered handling marks and minor hairlines. Regulation pattern Model 1791 brass furniture with a lightly toned age patina and smooth brass surfaces: three (3) pin-retained barrel-bands, a screw-fastened buttplate, a short finial trigger-guard with a "660" marking and the flat "L"-shaped sideplate with a 24/660" and a "PLB" marking. Regulation Pattern-1791 Swedish Lock with a gooseneck hammer, the rear with its original dog-type safety-catch/notch. In original Doglock configuration and complete with its screw-retained hook and rounded frizzen. In fine untouched condition with smooth silver-gray surfaces, a Swedish acceptance mark under the bridled powder-pan and fine mechanics. The barrel with sharp markings, matching, smooth surfaces and only some scattered light discoloration. Fine stock with 90% finish, some minor scattered handling marks, expected abrasions, patches of light wear and sharp contours/markings. In mechanically functional order with all of its original lock components: a fine touch-hole. Complete with both its sling swivels and its original iron trumpet-head ramrod. A rarely seen Swedish Model 1791 Doglock Musket, ca. 1790s. Overall length, 58". Price: $4,375.00
A FINE+ FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK "MUSKET BORE" TAKEDOWN OFFICER’S FUSIL/CARBINE, BY H. HADLEY, ca. 1750: In overall fine+, untouched original flintlock condition. Octagonal-to-round, 35 1/2", flared muzzle, smoothbore, key-fastened, .75 caliber (Musket Bore), iron barrel with flat breech-top, a finely sculpted wedding-band trasition (of Spanish-Style) and a hooked-type breech. The lock of classic English design having a thread-engraved, flat lockplate with a stepped tail, its original matching gooseneck hammer, matching frizzen and a bridled gold-washed powder-pan. The touch-hole with a matching gold-liner. Sharply engraved with a "H. HADLEY" maker’s signature: Henry Hadley of London, UK (wrk. 1734- ca. 1774)-- Contracted with the Board of Ordnance, in 1756 and was also noted for his “Spanish-type Barrel” Pistols; with examples in the Royal Collections of Windsor Castle & Tower of London (please see H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London", pg. 106). Retains fine+ contours with crisp mechanics with its original components. Molded, finely carved and graceful, walnut fullstock with a deeply fluted comb, a flared muzzle-end (minor chip on right side) and simple raised points, behind the lockplate and sideplate mortises. Of mid Georgian Period takedown design with a two-piece forestock having iron spacers, at the partition; and the barrel with its original key fastings and hooked breech—-for ease in removal/takedown. Fine quality plain steel mounts of English martial form. The rifle-type sideplate of “Lord Loudon” design with its two original sidebolts and rear wood-screw. The trigger-guard with a flared forward finial and a fluted bow. Three barrel-form ramrod-pipes and a long stepped buttplate-tang with a pointed finial. Original brass tip wooden ramrod with its iron jag. In overall fine+ untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with an untouched gunmetal-toned age patina, some light patches of discoloration/minor staining and generally smooth surfaces. A fine quality, "Musket-bore", swamped, iron barrel with its original silver “spider web” fore-sight, a flared muzzle and early type key fastenings. Fine lock in functional order with smooth, untouched surfaces, a strong mainspring, and a nicely engraved maker’s signature. The stock with only some scattered light handling marks, minor abrasions and a very fine dark grain pattern: retains 95%+ finish. A very nice example of a French & Indian/Revolutionary War Period English Flintlock Officer’s “Takedown” Fusil/Carbine, ca. 1750. Overall length, 50 1/4". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”. Price: $7,250.00
A GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD TIGER-MAPLE STOCK PERCUSSION CONVERSION NEW ENGLAND FOWLER, ca. 1770-1840: In (net) good+ condition. English-made, octagonal to round, pin-fastened, London Gunmaker Co. proofed, 46 1/4”, sighted, .72 caliber, smoothbore barrel with a “*/RW” (Richard Wilson) maker’s mark. Molded and carved, New England Fowler form, semi-Roman-Nose, Tiger-Maple fullstock with simple raised carving around the lock mortise and a finely fluted wrist. The forestock and buttstock/wrist with patches of distinct “Tiger Maple” grain striping and the barrel-tang, sideplate mortise and lock mortises with old filled repairs. Recycled, finely cast, European, brass furniture/mounts— of tradition mid-century 18th century form. The buttplate with a scroll-engraved, long tang, (3) American-made sheet-brass barrel-form ramrod pipes; and the openwork embossed sideplate with replaced sidebolts and some old damages/losses. The trigger-guard, en suite with a “rifle-type” bow and a finely embossed forward finial. The working-period replaced “Philadelphia” marked, Percussion Converted lock with matching silver-gray surfaces, scattered pitting and wear to the markings: nicely sculpted hammer with engraved neck. In overall (net) good+/very good condition. The iron surfaces of the barrel with a silver-gray age patina and the expected scattered pitting at the breech/bolster. The lock with matching surfaces and in mechanically functional order—won’t always hold on “cocked” position. Good+ stock with clean, generally sharp contours, some expected handling marks, various old repairs and some tight hairlines. The brass furniture with a lightly toned patina and smooth surfaces. A nice example of an inexpensive Revolutionary War Period New England Fowler, ca. 1770. {Converted to Percussion, ca. 1840}. Later brass tip wooden ramrod. Overall length, 62”. 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: $4,750.00
A FINE WAR OF 1812/NAPOLEONIC WAR PERIOD (WAR OF 1812 USED) PATTERN 1796 INDIA-PATTERN/THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1800's. In fine original flintlock condition. Regulation length, 39", .75 caliber, pin-fastened round, smoothbore barrel with top mounted bayonet lug/sight, Crown/Tower proof marks and a Crown/4 Board of Ordnance acceptance mark, on the breech-top. Walnut fullstock with raised-carved beavertail apron behind the barrel tang, various inspector's/acceptance marks, behind the trigger-guard and others in the ramrod channel. Retains approx. 65% finish with some scattered handling marks, light wear and generally sharp contours. Full, brass, “India Pattern” hardware: the trigger guard with a flat hazelnut forward finial, a raised, "S"-shaped sideplate, a screw-fastened stepped buttplate, (3) three baluster-type ramrod pipes and a pin-fastened fore-end cap. In original flintlock configuration with untouched gunmetal-toned steel surfaces with a fine and rich age patina. The lock of P. 1796 design having its original gooseneck hammer, frizzen, teardrop finial frizzen-spring and clearly marked with a Crown/"GR" Royal cypher. Also marked with a Crown acceptance mark beneath the dish-type (P. 1796) powder-pan and a clear "TOWER" marked tail: will not hold in cocked positions. In fine condition with scattered patches of discoloration and smooth surfaces with 45% mottled finish: a fine touch-hole. The barrel with smooth, dark, steel surfaces, clear markings and some expected light scattered discoloration, on the breech. Fine stock with smooth surfaces, clear marking, some expected handling marks, age-stains and much of its finish: marked on the sides of the buttstock with working-period hand carved “JP” & “DC” owners’ initials; also the top of the comb with a slight working-period reduction—- strong signs of North American usage. In fine condition and complete with both of its sidebolts, sling-swivels and original, button-tip, iron ramrod. Untouched brass hardware with a nicely toned age-patina and a fine mustard coloration. A very nice example of a P. 1796 War of 1812/Napoleonic War Period P. 1809 Third Model Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1800's. Overall length, 55". A likely War of 1812 Canadian Used Brown Bess Musket, as recently acquired from an Ontario Estate where it had been in the family for 75+ years. Price: $3,675.00
A FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1754/77 "CHARLEVILLE" CARBINE, ca. 1777: In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition. Octagonal-to-round, iron, 34", French Model 1754-type, smoothbore, .74 caliber, band-fastened barrel with a 8” octagonal breech-section, a top-mounted bayonet-lug and an illegible Arsenal marking, on the left side of the breech. Regulation Pattern, unmarked, Model 1754 flat faceted lock with a pointed & stepped tail, its gooseneck hammer, teardrop finial frizzen-spring and bridled powder-pan; smooth steel-gray surfaces and a fine age patina overall. "Charleville Model 1777" walnut fullstock with nicely sculpted and contoured surfaces, a fine untouched patina and an incised cheek-piece, on the left side of the butt. Retains fine wood surfaces with a dark and untouched patina, some light scattered handling marks and 85% finish. Model 1754/66 iron mounts with smooth steel gray surfaces: regulation type trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and its original sling swivel, a flat "S"-shaped sideplate, three barrel bands (the rear with the 1768-73 improvement). Regulation pattern, screw retained buttplate and its original trumpet-head iron ramrod. In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition with sharp contours and much finish. The barrel and lock with a fine steel-gray patina and some light discoloration. The lock retains its original components and is in functional order with fine timing and a strong mainspring. Fine stock with sharp contours and some expected minor handling marks and signs of use/handling. The hardware with a matching, steel-gray/gray-brown age patina, choice smooth surfaces and some light wear. An fine example of a late Revolutionary War Period "Charleville" Carbine, ca. 1777. Retains both of its sling swivels. Overall length, 49". For more information, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”. Price: $3,975.00
	A FINE & RARE 19th CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN IVORY BUTT FLINTLOCK KABYLE "CAMEL" GUN w/ ITS ORIGINAL ETCHED SOCKET BAYONET, ca. 1840: In overall fine untouched condition. Octagonal to round, Near-Eastern-made, 46 1/2", .70 caliber, smoothbore, band-fastened barrel with its original decoratively engraved, silvered breech and tang. Notched rear sight. Typical North African (Algerian or Tunisian), molded and carved, hardwood (olive-wood?), Halfstock with a wide and flared, flat, triangular ivory butt adorned with raised and incised line-carvings: with its sheet-steel appliqué/counter-plates -- for the rear saddle-ring. In fine condition with an untouched patina and smooth surfaces, sharp carvings, 90% finish and some light handling marks and tight old hairlines. Complete with its nail-fastened Walrus? Ivory buttplate with some expected minor yellowing and scattered tight hairlines/crazing. Typical N. African sheet-Steel mounts: two (2), nail-fastened, teardrop-shaped sidebolt-escutcheons, a matching "pie-crust" border trigger-plate, two (2) wrought-forged sling-swivels, two (2) sculpted ramrod pipes and a single, line-engraved, steel barrel band. Fine stock with a rich age-patina, much finish and minor handling marks. In its original Flintlock configuration with a nicely sculpted and scroll engraved, flat lockplate. Matching, lightly engraved, reinforced hammer; and in complete and functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Bridled powder-pan, a teardrop-finial frizzen spring and a finely engraved frizzen-back, en suite with the lockplate and hammer. In untouched condition with some scattered light surface discoloration: complete with its original turned trigger. Retains its wooden ramrod with iron tip. In overall fine untouched condition: the barrel with a deep gray age patina, smooth surfaces and some light patches of discoloration/fine pitting: fine touch hole. Complete with its finely engraved triangular socket type Bayonet. In matching fine condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration/wear. The triangular, 8”, steel blade with a flat face and two bottom fullers for its length. The base with lightly scroll engraved should and the lap-welded applied socket with a distinct Damascus pattern twist and ertched surfaces. The top of the socket with an integrally forged fore-sight. In fine condition with smooth steel surfaces and sharp engravings. Bayonet Length, 11”. A very nice and authentic complete example of a famed North African Kabyle with its original Bayonet: the type of gun used, with great affect, by the Nomadic Peoples of Algeria and Tunisia. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Overall length, 60 1/2". Price: $2,150.00
	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 FINE & ORIGINAL MID 18th CENTURY FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD SENECA WAR CLUB/DEATH HAMMER, ca. 1750: In overall fine untouched “attic” condition with fine, deeply aged and oxidized smooth, light colored, hardwood (maple) surfaces. Of early, hand-carved, Seneca Indian make with evident tool-marks and "hand-wear", at its grip and base. Of single piece hardwood/maple? construction with an integral root-burl knob and shaft with a fine hand-burnished finish. The tapered handle with a carved grip-section and a rounded bottom finial. Knob-type club head with finely carved smooth surfaces, some minor handling marks and signs of use/wear and staining. Of typical mid-18th century form and in overall fine untouched condition with sharp contours, smooth surfaces and some expected minor handling marks/wear. A rare an authentic example of a mid-18th century French & Indian War Period Seneca War Club, ca. 1750. Purported by the consignor to have been part of an old New York Collection. Overall length, 20 1/2". Price: $3,575.00
	A FINE COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD DUTCH-GERMANIC TYPE FLINTLOCK MUSKET, by “AUBERT”, ca. 1750: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Long, octagonal to round, 45”, smoothbore, band-fastened, .75 caliber barrel with a top-mounted bayonet lug: of classic early form with a 12” octagonal breech-section, a wedding-band transition and the left side of the breech with a “SVL” {Suhl (German) Arsenal marking}. Retains choice, clean, steel-gray surfaces with some light patches of discoloration and scattered fine pitting. Molded and nicely carved, figured, walnut fullstock with some scattered handling marks and signs of use and wear. Plain, military form Dutch-Germanic, iron mounts, en suite with the barrel and lock surfaces.  The trigger-guard with long finials, a large fluted bow, a curled trigger and fitted with its sling-swivel. Classic, Dutch/Germanic, S-Shaped sideplate with convex surfaces and a downward pointing tail: retains both of its sidebolts. The butt-plate with a long screw-fastened, pointed forward finial and large-head screw-fastening of classic Dutch-Germanic form: matching smooth surfaces and a fine contours. Four (4) barrel bands: the rear two “friction fit” and the uppermost with spring-retainers: the second band with its original sling-swivel. Rounded Banana form lock with a smooth steel-gray patina; and in mechanically functional order with fine timing and strong mainspring: an early form un-bridled powder-pan. Matching, gooseneck hammer and frizzen. Signed with an “AUBERT” maker’s signature: “Francois Aubert” of Luneville and Longuyon, France was a noted gunsmith who worked, ca. 1710-1741 (Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 1, pg. 35). In overall fine condition with choice steel and wooden surfaces. The barrel with sharp contours, a fine touch-hole, clear markings, smooth steel surfaces and a very good bore. The stock with fine surfaces, 85% finish, some expected light abrasions, signs of use and minor abrasions. The lock with its original components, a strong mainspring, clear signature and fine timing. A fine example of a Colonial/American Revolutionary War Period Dutch-Germanic Infantry Musket, ca. 1750. In original flintlock configuration and complete with its iron ramrod. Overall length, 60". For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons”, pg. 108 & 111. Price: $5,275.00
	A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR "EMERGENCY PRODUCTION" SECOND MODEL/SHORTLAND PATTERN 1779-S BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1779: In very good+ untouched, original flintlock condition. Of standard Shortland Pattern "Second Model" Brown Bess design. Sighted, 42", iron, pin-fastened, .75 caliber barrel with two Board of Ordnance "GR/V" proof marks at the top center of the baluster turned breech. Regulation, Ordnance inspected, walnut fullstock with a raised carved "beaver tail" apron behind the barrel tang and a pronounced lobe at the tail pipe. Marked in the ramrod channel and behind the trigger-guard with several acceptance marks: the right face of the butt with a distinct Board of Ordnance storekeeper's mark. Regulation, Pattern "1779-S", Shortland-Pattern, brass mounts: the distinguishing/key feature being the raised "S"-shaped sideplate without a tail: a design which reduced production time due the emergency needs of the ongoing War. Regulation buttplate with pin-fastened stepped tang, trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut finial, a pin-fastened nosecap and four baluster ramrod pipes: the second of "Pratt's Improvement" with a defined upper collar (Please see A. Darling's: Redcoat & Brown Bess). Regulation Pattern 1777 lock with two screws behind the rounded, P. 1756, gooseneck hammer. The lockface clearly engraved with a Crown/"GR" and marked with a Crown/Broad Arrow acceptance mark beneath the powder-pan: the tail with a clear "TOWER". Retains 35% of its original polish with some scattered discoloration and pitting: light wear to engraving. Thread engraved lockplate and hammer borders. In overall fine+ and original flintlock condition. Fine stock with 75%+ varnish, sharp Ordnance acceptance marks and some minor handling marks overall. The barrel with a toned patina, smooth steel-gray surfaces and some scattered moderate pitting at the breech: clear proof marks and "IG: maker's mark. Crisp lock with sharp markings and matching surfaces: replaced mainspring and associated top jaw and screw. Very fine mounts with age-toned surfaces. Original iron ramrod and sling swivels. Overall length, 58". A near fine Revolutionary War Production, Pattern 1779-S, Second Model Brown Bess Musket. The Pattern 1779-S Shortland Musket was the "Emergency Production" longarm accepted by the Board of Ordnance, ca. 1779 to arm the British troops fighting the Americans. Its reduced hardware made the musket quicker to produce and therefore less costly. *** for a similar example please see; George C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 68. PRICE: SOLD