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LOT 334
Scarce Identified New York Marked Bartlett U.S. 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This musket is one of around 1,700 manufactured under a 2,500 gun contract by Asher and Pliny Bartlett of Springfield, Massachusetts, based on the Springfield “Model 1795” Charleville pattern muskets. They are often referred to by collectors as Model 1808s. These muskets are very rare. It is very similar to the Springfield muskets and has a “US” over an eagle and shield over “BARTLETT” at the center of the lock and “1811” at the tail. The left breech end of the barrel is marked with “US”, an oval “eagle head/CT”, “V”, and “W”. The center of the breech is “SNY” State of New York marked. The left stock flat has a “V/CW” cartouche ahead of marking “NA”, “TC” marked just ahead of the trigger, “LB” marked to the right of the trigger, “R•BEEBE” marked behind the lower tang, and “14” marked on the left side of the buttstock. The name “N.W. Howell” (no individual information known) is finely carved into the left side of the buttstock, and an “H” is carved on the right of the buttstock. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes US socket bayonet and a reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: Fine overall with scattered dark patina and spots of mild pitting on the iron along with some oil residue. Stock is also fine with scattered scratches and dents, mostly defined edges, and crisp markings. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is in matching condition. This is a solid example of a very scarce and early U.S. contract musket. Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 335
Scarce Documented U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type II Flintlock Musket Dated 1806 - NSN, 69 cal., 44 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1795 is historically significant as the first official standardized U.S. martial arm and the first firearms manufactured at the U.S. armories. The Model 1795 was based on the French Model 1766 widely used during the Revolution, and was
the main infantry arm of the War of 1812. This musket has the correct Type II markings and features with a round bottom flash pan and shorter front end on the trigger guard (c. 1806-1809). Type II Model 1795 muskets are described on pages 42-47 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II” with the lock of this exact musket pictured at the top of page 44 and its trigger guard at the bottom of the same page. The top picture caption states, “The rear profile of the cock’s straight tang is continuous with that of the
body. The round-bottomed pan is not integral with the lock plate, the frizzen’s tail is straight, and the frizzen spring has a triangular finial. These are among the salient lock design features introduced in 1804. The last year ‘SPRINGFIELD’ was stamped in an arc behind the cock was 1806.” The lock is wearing a desirable style of markings with a vertical “1806” behind “SPRINGFIELD” in an arc marked at the tail, and at the center of the lock is a script “US” above a shielded eagle looking to its right. The bottom picture caption of the book states, “Trigger guards with the short, pointed front end shown here were used in the production of Model 1795 (Type II) muskets at Springfield Armory only for a very short time in 1806.”The barrel has the standard “P/eagle/V” proofmarks at the left of the breech and a partial “US” mark on top. “1806” date marked on the buttplate tang. “E. Co” is branded in the stock ahead of the trigger guard finial. A large “88” is carved into the left of the buttstock. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a reproduction leather sling.
CONDITION: Very good with smooth brown patina overall, some light pitting at the breech, and nice lock markings. Stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled with scattered scratches, carvings and branding as mention above, a circular scratch on the left of the buttstock ahead of the carving, some gouges on the left flat, slightly undersized at the top right of the buttplate, and some chips on the right of the buttplate. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 336
Early Production M.T. Wickham U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket with Scarce Historic Gloucester Brigade New Jersey Markings - NSN, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Many Model 1816 muskets were used during
the Texas Revolution, various conflicts with Native Americans, the Mexican-American War, and even into the Civil War. This undated example has the early “M.T. WICKHAM” in an arc over “PHILA” lock marking. “S.N.J.” marked on top of the barrel ahead of the breech and on the left stock flat. “F”, “P” and “US” marked at the breech. “V/GF” marked on the left stock flat. “GLOUCESTER BRIGADE” stamped alongside the trigger guard finial and on the underside of the buttstock. Includes a Watervliet Arsenal leather sling. CONDITION: Very good with mottled dark brown patina overall and clear markings in the metal. Stock is also very good with defined edges, scattered scratches and handling marks, an absent section behind the flash pan, some chips on both flats, and mostly sharp markings. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 337 War of 1812 Era U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type III Flintlock Musket Dated 1811/1812 - NSN, 69 cal., 44 5/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1795 Musket represents many firsts in U.S. martial arms including the first standardized and official model of musket manufactured for the U.S. Military and was based on the French “Charleville” Model 1766 muskets widely used during the American
Revolution. Type III Model 1795s are dated from 1809 to 1814 with this example dated “1811” on the tail of the lock and “1812” on the buttplate tang, and appears to have been assembled this way. At this time, these muskets were typically rushed into service during the turmoil of the War of 1812. The lock is marked with a script “US” over an eagle and shield motif above a downward curved “SPRINGFIELD” at the center. The top of the breech is “US” acceptance marked. The left quarter of the breech is marked with “P/eagle head/V” proofs. Initials “LH” carved on the left of the buttstock, with “FM” carved on the right. Absent middle sling swivel. CONDITION: Good with scattered mild freckling on the iron surfaces light flash pitting, and a filled in brass repair visible on the left breech of the barrel. Stock is also good with some scattered dents and scratches, a nailed repair and a mild cracked section visible above the sideplate, a mild cracked section visible below the rear of the lock, and some cracks around the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750