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LOT 177 Very Scarce D.S. Nippes Maynard Conversion U.S. Contract Model 1840 Musket - NSN, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Edward Maynard originally intended to join the military but was forced to drop out of West Point due to ill health. He subsequently became arguably the nation’s leading dentist and was also an active inventor. He is most famous today for his automatic tape primer, which ultimately proved too unreliable for sustained military use, and his more dependable breech loading single shot rifles and carbines. Only 2,000 of these muskets were converted by D.S. Nippes of Philadelphia in the late 1840s using Maynard’s patented tape primer. These conversion muskets helped pave the way in development of the subsequent Maynard primed Model 1855 rifle-muskets. It has a bayonet stud on the bottom of the barrel, brass blade front sight on the forward strap of the front barrel band, trumpet head ram rod, “US/JH/P” markings at the left of the breech, “1842” dated barrel tang, “MILL/CREEK/PA/1842” marked at the tail of the lock, “EDWARD MAYNARD/
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 178 U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Flintlock Musket Dated 1816 - NSN, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Approximately 6,416 Model 1795 muskets were manufactured by Harpers Ferry in the year 1816. Late production U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 muskets such as this one implemented changes in the transition leading up to the Model 1812 and Model 1816. The Model 1795 lock is marked with the eagle and shield above “US” at the center and “HARPERS/FERRY/1816” on the tail which has a projecting point. The barrel is of the shorter 42 inch length and has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle. Brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the upper barrel band. Sling swivels are mounted on the middle band and trigger guard finial. Flint included separately.
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Henry Deringer U.S. Contract Model 1814 Flintlock Rifle - NSN, 54 cal., 33 1/8 inch part octagon bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Only 2,000 Model 1814 flintlock rifles were manufactured by Henry Deringer’s shop in Philadelphia before production transitioned over to the very similar Model 1817 “Common Rifle.” These rifles are among the earliest standardized U.S. military rifles and follow the Model 1803. It has a blade front sight on a low stud base, notch rear sight, “H. DERINGER/PHILADA” on top at the breech, “F/P/US” proofs on the left quarter of the breech, half visible “US/H. DERINGER/PHILADA” on the lock, “V/GP” stamped on the left stock flat, and “12” on the inside of the trigger guard. CONDITION: Very good as reconverted to flintlock configuration, with applied brown patina, some patches of light pitting visible underneath the finish, and evidence
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PATENTEE/1845” marked on the primer door, and two oval script inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat including “JJC” and “WAT” (William A. Thornton). CONDITION: Fine, with scattered light pitting on the otherwise bright iron surfaces, and defined lock and breech markings. Stock is also fine with defined edges, scattered dents and scratches, and crisp cartouches. Obstruction in breech end of barrel, otherwise mechanically excellent.
CONDITION: Very good with aged brown patina, scattered light to moderate pitting, and clear markings on the lock and breech. Stock is also very good with defined edges, scattered scratches, dents and nicks, a small crack on the left flat ahead of the rear lock screw, a few cracks ahead of the buttplate, and a defined inspection stamp on the left flat. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
of filing on the rear half of the lock. Stock is also very good as re-oiled, with defined edges, some scattered scratches and dents, a few chips above the patchbox with a few cracks behind it, and visible stamps. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 180 Massachusetts Marked Henry Deringer U.S. Contract Model 1817 Flintlock “Common” Rifle - NSN, 54 cal., 36 1/8 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This rifle was manufactured in 1843 by Henry Deringer of pocket
pistol fame. Reportedly, 13,000 of these rifles were manufactured by Henry Deringer between 1817 and the early 1840s out of a total of approximately 38,200 manufactured by various contractors. These arms are among the first widely issued rifled firearms used by any military and saw use in the Seminole Wars, Mexican-American War and Civil War. Blade and notch sights, “US/DERINGER/PHILA” marked center of lock with restamped “1843” date at the tail, “MS” (State of Massachusetts) marked on top of the breech along with “US/AH/P”, “MS” is repeated on top of the stock wrist, an oval script inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat. CONDITION: Very good as reconverted to flintlock configuration, retains 70% original brown finish on the barrel with some thinning, the barrel tang cleaned to mostly a bright appearance, mostly gray patina on the lock with strong traces of casehardening visible at some of the edges and on the frizzen, and scattered light to mild freckling, with defined barrel markings. Stock is also very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some light scratches and dents, and a visible cartouche. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250