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LOT 173
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 marked “SNY” for State of New York. 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: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 174
War of 1812 Era U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type III Flintlock Musket Dated 1814 with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 5/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This U.S. Springfield Model 1795 musket was one of approximately 9,585 manufactured in the year 1814. At this time, these muskets were typically rushed into service during the turmoil of the War of 1812. The Model 1795 Musket represents many firsts in U.S. martial arms including the first standardized and fficial 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. The lock plate is dated “1814” at the tail and marked with the script “US” over the federal eagle and shield emblem above a downward curved “SPRINGFIELD” at the center. “1814” dated buttplate tang. The barrel has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle. “P/eagle head/V” proofs marked at the left quarter of the breech. Brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band. Sling swivels are mounted through studs on the middle band and trigger guard finial. Script “US” acceptance mark on the left stock flat. “CP” inspection initials and a circled script cartouche marked behind the lower tang. This example has a cheek recess in the left of the buttstock introduced in 1813, which was a feature used for less than a year. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials are marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: Very good with some light pitting and crisp markings on the lock and barrel. Stock is also very good with some light scratches and dents, some light chips, and nice markings in the wood. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is good with scattered moderate pitting. Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 175
Rare Documented Flintlock Military
Short Rifle by Martin Fry of York, Pennsylvania - NSN, 54 cal., 30 1/2 inch octagon bbl., unknown finish, maple stock. This rifle and another of the same pattern were the subject of a series of two articles by David A. Madary in the Kentucky Rifle Association’s Bulletin Volume 32,
No. 1 and 1 in 2010 titled “Military Short Rifles Made By Martin Fry, of York, Pennsylvania.” The second rifle shown in the article is noted as owned by the United States Air Force Academy, and the second article indicates a third rifle of this pattern was also identified. These rifles are theorized to have been made for a particular military group or militia unit given the lack of state or federal markings although they may have been paid for at least in part via state or federal funding. Martin Fry produced rifles for militia use in the 1790s and worked as a federal subcontractor in the early 19th century. The rifles have some resemblance to the short “jagerbuchse” rifles used by European riflemen, including the mount for a bayonet along the right side of the barrel. The rifle is .54 caliber with 8-groove rifling, a dovetailed brass blade front sight, a dovetailed notch rear sight with a second folding leaf, and “M Fry” signed in script on top of the breech section. The furniture is mostly brass aside from the “GR” signed silver wrist escutcheon. The patchbox release is on the heel. The stock has “IB” between the side plate and the barrel tang. CONDITION: Very good with dark brown patina on the lock and barrel along with mild pitting and oxidation. The signature is distinct. The front sight is an old, possibly period, replacement. When featured in the articles, the rifle had a modern replacement lock. It has since been fit with a more appropriate antique lock with a refinished cock and broken pan bridle that is semi-functional. The stock is also very good and has moderate overall wear and some chips and repairs. Overall, a rare early American rifle likely used by the militia during the early national period. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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