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LOT 257
Revolutionary War Era Dutch Type III Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 78 cal., 40 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Dutch flintlock
muskets were imported into the American colonies during the 18th century and are documented as used by the Patriots during the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin aided Massachusetts with the purchase of thousands of Dutch muskets. The Dutch Type III muskets are described on pages 389-395 of
George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I”. Moller wrote, “The salient features of the Dutch (Type III) musket are: (1) the barrel is retained by three or four bands; (2) a lock with
a flat, bevel-edged plate and cock; and (3) brass furniture.” This example has a bottom mounted bayonet lug at the muzzle, a blade front sight mounted on the rear strap of the front barrel band, “P”
stamped on the buttplate towards the heel, an iron ramrod, two “T” stamps and “L•B” below the vent, “CC” on the lock by the frizzen spring, and “E•C” or “E•O” on the inside of the lock plate. The socket
bayonet is marked “No1123”.
CONDITION: Good with a mix of dark brown and gray patina, mild pitting concentrated at the breech, some chips and cracks in the refinished stock, and general moderate wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 256
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: 4,500 - 6,500
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