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A VERY RARE MODEL 1728 FRENCH FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE/NAVAL TYPE BLUNDERBUSS/ESPINGOLE, ca. 1730: In overall good+ condition with obvious signs of use, sea exposure and various old/working-life repairs to the stock. Early, French, iron, 24 1/2", pin-fastened, octagonal-to-round, heavy-gauge, smoothbore, trumpet-muzzle barrel with 1.50+ caliber pronounced/flared mouth: the top with an engraved “B-60” Ship’s? Marking. Molded and carved, “Regulation Charleville Pattern”, dark colored, walnut fullstock with simple raised carvings around the lock and sidebolt mortises; and a classic French buttstock with a deeply fluted comb. Retains untouched dark surfaces, 70%+ finish with signs of extended hard use. The stock with scattered handling marks, a working-period strap-iron & rose-head nail repaired wrist, various gouges, tight hairlines and several old filled repairs. French, Model 1728 “Charleville”, iron hardware with dark, rust-stained and untouched surfaces: the trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and no sling-swivel provision: long missing its rear finial. The screw-fastened buttplate with a pointed forward finial; and the forestock with several age-cracks, old chips and its original, wrought-forged, iron yolk/swivel. Very good swivel with its iron barrel-band and integral pivot with matching cross-bolt: dark untouched surfaces. Regulation “Charleville” Pattern, flat, “S”-shaped sideplate and a single barrel-form, iron ramrod-pipe. Made without a ramrod entry pipe, as is typical of early European Naval/Sea Service Arms. In overall good+ original flintlock condition with dark, untouched, steel surfaces, a Sea-exposed age-patina, scattered discoloration and pitting. The Regulation Model 1728 lock with a flat, beveled lockplate, its matching gooseneck hammer, original frizzen and teardrop finial frizzen-spring. The pointed tail of the lock with a stepped finial and marked, under the bridled faceted power-pan with a trace of a French Arsenal/maker’s marking. Untouched, dark, steel surfaces with its original lock components and both of its sidebolts. In overall good+ original flintlock condition. Very good barrel with generally sharp contours, dark, untouched surfaces and a fine touch-hole. Very good lock in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing. The stock with sharp contours, signs of extended Military usage, and the noted old repairs. Flared tip wooden ramrod with an old mended repair to its midsection. A rare example of a Pirate/Buccaneer Era French Naval/Sea Service Blunderbuss/Espingole, ca. 1730. Overall length, 40". Weight, approx. 10 lbs. For similar examples and additional information, please see William Gilkerson’s: “Boarders Away”, vol. 2, pg. 97-119. Price: $8,275.00
A RARE COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN UNIT-MARKED/SOLDIER INITIALED CAVALRY CARBINE, ca. 1760: In overall good "Attic-untouched" original flintlock condition. Pin and Band-fastened, smoothbore, .72 caliber "Musket Bore" barrel with an untouched, chocolate brown, age-patina with "orange-peel" steel surfaces. A very good fine touch-hole & untouched bore. Molded & Carved, New England/Mid-Atlantic form, Colonial-made, Maple fullstock of classic Colonial American design with a pronounced drop to the wrist and a distinct "Roman Nose" butt-stock of early form: of two-piece construction with a pegged toe-attachment. Marked on both sides of the buttstock with a deeply Branded "D.B." Owner's Initials/Unit Mark, in 18th Century style Block Characters. Colonial-American made full iron mounts/furniture; and made without a buttplate or sideplate, as is of early Colonial American form. A French Model 1754 upper Barrel-band with sight and a working-life replaced Colonial American screw fastened trigger-guard with sculpted finials. English Pattern 1756 Longland Brown Bess lock with rounded lockplate surfaces, its original bridled powder-pan and is complete with its Colonial American made flat & beveled gooseneck hammer. Original and Blacksmith re-faced frizzen round-back frizzen and trefoil finial frizzen-spring. Marked, behind the hammer with a clear "GALTON/1759" Maker's signature/date and with a Crown/"G.R." Royal Cypher and Crown/Broad Arrow marking, under the powder-pan. In overall good "Attic-untouched" original flintlock condition with signs of extened military use, wear and handling. The barrel with an untouched sepia-brown-colored age-patina, a very good touch hole and generally smooth surfaces without evidence of cleaning. The lock with matching steel surfaces, clear markings, its original components and a strong mainspring: slightly out of timing, as will not fully hold on full-cocked position. Colonial American made, Molded and carved, Maple fullstock of Early Colonial Era form with a "Roman-Nose" Buttstock and simply carved vertical fluted accents, at the lock and sidebolts. Retains approx. 75%+ finish with generally sharp contours, scattered handling marks, abrasions, tight hairlines, old repairs, slivered losses and a very distinct "Folkish" Colonial American look & "feel". In overall very good "attic untouched" original flintlock condition. Richly toned, iron hardware with dark, smooth, steel surfaces, en suite with the lock and barrel. Complete with its original, American Button-head, iron ramrod, en suite. Overall length, 37". A Rare & Unusual Small-Sized Colonial American-Made Soldier Initialed/Unit Branded Musket/Cavalry Carbine, ca. 1760 which very likely saw military service, in both the French & Indian and the American Revolutionary War. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 123, 124, 128 & 136. ***Newly Discovered, at a Colonial Era Pennsylvania Home/Estate. Price: $7,875.00
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: $9,775.00
AN EXTREMELY RARE COLONIAL PERIOD "FRENCH" (LIEGE MADE) FLINTLOCK TRADE GUN/FUSIL (FUSIL DE CHASSE/ FUSIL DE TRAITE-- du PLAINE), by "A. VALET", ca. 1750: In overall very good+/fine, untouched original flintlock condition. 45 3/4", octagonal to round, smoothbore, pin-fastened, .72 caliber, sighted barrel with a wedding-band barrel transition and a fine untouched age-patina: the breech-top with several "French" Arsenal-type proof/inspector’s marks. Retains an untouched, smooth dark, gunmetal-brown/gray surfaces with scattered light discoloration. Molded and nicely carved, dark brown-colored, walnut fullstock with a nicely pronounced, deeply fluted comb to the pronounced "Roman-Nose" Buttstock. A simple raised carved apron, around the barrel-tang and plain iron & brass mounts of classic early "French Trade Gun" form: (Please see Kevin Glaysz: "The French Trade Gun in North America"). Untouched, dark, gunmetal-toned steel surfaces and some expected discoloration and signs of use/wear. The screw-fastened trigger-guard with a large bow and a pointed teardrop finials of classic French form. Typical, French-type, flat, S-Shaped sideplate with both of its iron two sidebolts: marked with an "I*R" inspector's marking. The screw-fastened butt-plate with a stepped teardrop upper-finial and matching untouched russet-gray surfaces with a fine age-patina. Four (4) barrel-form, brass ramrod pipes, en suite with the brass fore-end-cap. Liege (Arsenal marked), flat & faceted, banana form lockplate with an untouched gunmetal-gray patina, en suite with the barrel and mounts. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing; and of early French “Trade-type”/Fusil de Traite/Chasse form with a bridled, faceted powder-pan, its original gooseneck hammer, pointed-teardrop-finial frizzen-spring and its original re-faced frizzen. In overall very good+/fine untouched condition. The lockplate with a clear “A. Valet A' Liege” Maker's signature, under the powder-pan. (The "Valet" family was a noted 18th Century (French) gunsmithing family, that worked in Liege, Belgium and St. Etienne, France, ca. 1729-1780 please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 1320) The barrel with sharp contours, light scattered discoloration and a very good touch-hole and bore. Fine stock with sharp contours, 85% finish, some expected minor abrasions, signs of “Frontier” use with minor old repairs and tight hairlines. A very nice & Extremely Rare surviving example of an original & early Colonial Period French & Indian War Period Trade Fusil/Fusil De Chasse, ca. 1750. The type of light weight, very hard-used & Rarely surviving, early Flintlock Firearm supplied to friendly Native American Indians, by French Fur Traders of the early 18th Century, ca. 1750. In original flintlock configuration and complete with its plain wooden ramrod with a swelled tip. Overall length, approx. 60 1/2". For similar examples and additional information, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”, pg. 206-209, G. Moller's: " American Military Shoulder Arms", pg. 86-87 & Kevin Glaysz: "The French Trade Gun in North America". Price: $15,875.00
A VERY GOOD+ & SCARCE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICAN-USED FRENCH MODEL 1766 "CHARLEVILLE" MUSKET, ca. 1770: In overall very good+/fine untouched original flintlock condition. The regulation pattern, round, band-fastened, .73 caliber, 44 1/2", barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug and a bold, "*" French Arsenal marking, on its breech top. Regulation French walnut fullstock with a pronounced & deeply fluted comb, on the buttstock and its left side with an American Soldier Inscribed "S.C. I.C." Initials/Unit Markings?, of Revolutionary War Period American form (Please see Bill Ahearn's: "Muskets of the Revolution..."). Fine French Model 1766 lock, with its original, flat, reinforced hammer, its faceted integral powder-pan, its original curled tail frizzen and teardrop finial frizzen-spring. The face of the lock engraved with a "Manf./Maubeuge" (French Royal Arsenal) marking and is also, stamped forward of the hammer with an "*" Arsenal marking, en suite with the barrel's breech. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring, fine timing and complete with its original lock components. Regulation French Model 1766 Full iron mounts. The buttplate with short screw-mounted tang, the trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and is complete with its rear sling-swivel. Three (3) spring retained barrel bands: the rear band of French Model 1766 design, as made without the "Spring Improvement" of 1768-1773 (Please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution"). A Flat "S"-shaped sideplate and complete with both of its iron sidebolts, its buttonhead ramrod and its sling-swivels. In overall very good+/fine untouched condition with smooth steel and wooden surfaces. In Original flintlock configuration with a fine touch-hole and bore. The barrel, lock and iron furniture retain a pleasing & smooth, steely-gray-brown age-patina with clear markings and sharp contours. The stock with smooth surfaces, light scattered handling marks, minor chips, tight hairlines, minor repairs and signs of American Wartime Use. Retains approx. 85%+ finish with sharp contours and clearly carved American Soldier's Initials/Unit Markings.. A very nice & Scarce example of an American Revolutionary War American Used French Model 1766 Charleville Musket. Complete with its Buttonhead iron ramrod. Overall length 60". The French Model 1766 "Charleville" Muskets were heavily used by the Colonial American troops during the War of Independence; and the hand-carved lettering, on this musket, attests to this weapon being one of those Muskets used by American troops. For a similar example & additional information, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 93. Price: $9,775.00
AN EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH BRASS MOUNTED NAVAL/COMMERCIAL MUSKET & BAYONET, ca. 1730: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. Octagonal-to-round, band-fastened, .70 caliber, 47", barrel with a Crown/"V" French Arsenal inspector’s marking, on its breech. Molded and carved, Regulation French Model "Naval/Commercial Musket" walnut fullstock with pronounced comb and a semi-Roman-Nose buttstock of Model 1728 design. The stock with sharp contours and general signs of use, wear and handling. Retains 85%+ finish with scattered handling marks and minor old silvered losses and old repairs/hairlines, on the forestock. French Model 1728 lock/mechanism with its original flat Gooseneck hammer, faceted bridled powder-pan and its curled tail frizzen with teardrop finial frizzen-spring: Colonial American? refaced frizzen with evident lamination and rivet. In fine condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces its original components. Full brass mounts of French "Naval/Commercial Musket" design: the buttplate with a long pin-fastened tang with Fleur di Lis finial, the screw-fastened trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and no provision for a sling-swivel. Two (2) Friction-fit brass barrel-bands, two (2) barrel form ramrod-pipes. A Flat "S"-shaped sideplate marked with an "F.D." inspector's mark and side-mounted iron sling-swivels of early French Model design. Complete with its button-head iron ramrod. In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. The barrel, lock and iron furniture elements retain a pleasing, smooth, steel-gray age-patina with scattered discoloration, light wear, expected signs of use and clear markings. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The stock with smooth, wooden surfaces, light handling marks and 85%+ finish. An Extremely Rare and very nice example of a Brass Mounted French Model 1728 Colonial (Naval/Commercial) Musket, ca. 1730. Overall length 62 1/2". A seldom seen early model of French Musket from the time of Louis XV. For a virtually identical example and additional information, please see G. C. Neumann's": "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 104 plt. 54MM. Together with its correct French Model 1728 type French Bayonet of Early form with an open type applied socket with an evident lap seam. Triangular, 15 3/4" blade with a flat top and a fluted underside with a distinct shoulder, at its base. In very good untouched condition with generally smooth steel surfaces. Retains an untouched brown colored age-patina with signs of use and age. The socket with old "Battle related" damage to its lug-attachment. Overall length, 20 1/4". Price: $14,875.00
A FINE & SCARCE AMERICAN RESTOCKED FRENCH MODEL 1717/1728 MUSKET, ca. 1720/1785: In overall fine, dark & untouched, original flintlock condition. French Model 1717, octagonal-to-round, pin-fastened, .72 caliber, 44", iron, smoothbore barrel with its top mounted bayonet-lug/sight with (American) working-life reduction with shaved sides and base. Marked with a clear "R" French Arsenal inspector’s mark, on the left side of the breech. Of early French Model 1717 configuration, as made with an integral sighting-rib, along its top “barrel-flat”. Molded & carved, Federal Period, American Cherrywood fullstock. Early "Federal Period" type buttstock, made without a fluted comb. Fine stock with lightly oxidized smooth, reddish-brown-colored, wooden surfaces: the expected sign of use, age and minor handling marks. An old loss, at the right top edge of the lockplate mortise; and retains 85%+ finish with sharp contours. Fine French Model 1728 lock/mechanism with its flat faceted lockplate and its original lock components. Flat, Gooseneck hammer with an original Flint and its bottom jaw with an (American) Blacksmith, iron shim. A faceted & bridled powder-pan and a curled tail frizzen with its original, pointed, teardrop finial frizzen-spring. Retains smooth, dark & untouched, deep-brown-colored, steel surfaces, en suite with the barrel and mounts. A strong mainspring, fine timing and clearly marked with a sharp Crown/"S.E." (St. Etienne) French Arsenal marking and with a "Jourjon" maker's signature (similar to Stockel #7661). Simon Jourjon (1672-1752) was a noted early member of the famed 17th-19th Century St. Etienne (France) "Jourjon" gunsmithing family (Please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 1, pg. 600). Full iron mounts of early French Model design. An Early type French buttplate with its long, screw-fastened, pointed & faceted finial. The trigger-guard with two (2), long, pointed-teardrop finials and is made without a provision for a sling-swivel. A flat, S-Shaped sideplate (old hairline at rear) with both of its original iron sidebolts. Three (3) iron ramrod pipes of French Model 1717 form and no provisions for sling-swivels. Complete with its original. trumpet-head, wooden ramrod with its iron jag/worm. Overall length 59 1/8". For similar type examples and additional information, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 84-89 and Bill Ahearn’s: “Muskets of the Revolution”. Price: $5,775.00
A VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD MID-18th CENTURY GERMANIC FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S-GRADE GRENADE-LAUNCHER, ca. 1760: In overall very good+/fine condition and of classic "Grenade Launcher” form with a 7 3/4”, octagonal-to-round, iron barrel/powder-chamber with a distinct forge-welded "twist" pattern and a nicely turned, cup-type, 5", grenade-launcher muzzle-cup with a ringed muzzle, a 2 1/2" bore and a bottom-mounted Resting Hook/Hack. In original flintlock configuration with a flat and beveled Germanic type Flintlock, blued mechanism/lock with its original gooseneck hammer, faceted bridle-less powder-pan, rounded frizzen with curled tail and its chiseled finial frizzen-spring. Retains smooth steel surfaces with 50%+ finish, light scattered discoloration, a strong mainspring, fine timing and both its iron sidebolts. Molded and carved, Classic, Germanic, “Jeager Rifle” Style, Burl Walnut fullstock with raised carved teardrop borders, around the lock and sidebolt mortises, incised carved borders around the mounts and finely carved, Rococo, floral spray accents of traditional Jaeger Rifle form, on both sides of the buttstock and around the barrel-tang apron. The toe of the buttstock with its concealed sliding-patchbox cover with a scallop-shell finger-catch and its iron spring "catch" of traditional German form. Retains generally sharp contours with smooth surfaces, 85%+ finish, some expected scattered handling marks, abrasions and old repairs. Brass & iron mounts of German Jaeger Rifle style with a screw & pin-fastened "Jaeger Rifle" trigger-guard with nicely sculpted finials and a large bow with a rear finger-spur. The buttplate, en suite with a long, sculpted, pinned forward finial. "Rifle type", flat, triangular sideplate; and the muzzle with a large brass reinforcing cap for accepting the barrel's bottom-mounted "Resting-Hack/Hook": an engraved vacant wrist-escutcheon. The underside of the Grenade-Cup with its original iron sling-swivel of martial form; and the toe-line of the buttstock with a correlating screw-type rear sling-swivel of Jaeger Rifle form. Retains nicely toned steel-gray and mustard-colored brass & iron surfaces with scattered patches of discoloration and light wear. In overall very good+/fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours and smooth, steel surfaces with scattered staining and discoloration. A very good+ bore and touch-hole, en suite with expected signs of use. The lock with smooth steel surfaces and fine mechanics with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The stock with sharp contours, scattered handling marks, a fine burl-grain figure, light scattered worming, extensive relief and incised carvings and the expected signs of martial use: an old sliver repair, along the right side of the forestock. A Very Rare American Revolutionary War Period Germanic Flintlock "Officer's Grade" Grenade-Launcher, ca. 1750. An impressive and rarely seen mid-18th Century military firearm. Overall length, 26", weight approx. 5 lb. For additional information, please see Gilkerson’s: “Boarders Away”, vol. 2, pg. 19-34 and G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 198. Price: HOLD
A FINE LATE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED SHORTLAND PATTERN BROWN BESS OFFICER'S MUSKET/FUSIL (MARKED FOR YORK CITY/CASTLE), ca. 1780: In overall fine & clean, original flintlock condition and of Lighter weight Officer's Musket (Fusil) design. Round, key-fastened, 42", sighted, .78 caliber, browned (85%+), smoothbore, iron barrel with Two (2), London “Tower” (Crown/Crossed Scepters) proof marks, on the top left side of the baluster-turned "hooked" breech. Rounded, thread-engraved, Pattern 1777 type, "Brown Bess" lock/mechanism with its original rounded gooseneck hammer, its matching frizzen with curled tail, a bridled powder-pan and its original teardrop finial frizzen spring. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The exterior marked with an early “KETLAND & Co.” maker’s signature, in cursive script characters-- for the famed English Gunsmith "Thomas Ketland". (Thomas Ketland of Birmingham, UK, was the founder of the famed "Ketland & Co.) & worked (1766-1816): Please see “English Gunmakers”, by De Witt Bailey, pg. 43. In fine clean condition with smooth metal and wooden surfaces, some light scattered discoloration on the barrel and clear lock-markings. Molded and carved, "Brown Bess Pattern-type" English walnut fullstock with a raised-carved beavertail apron at the barrel tang, a pronounced raised lobe, on the handrail and raised carved "points", behind the lock and sideplate: minor, old, repaired hairlines, on both sides of the forestock. Marked, on the left side of the buttstock with a nicely Branded "Y+C/126" (York Castle/York City) Rack/Unit marking. (Please see Bill Ahearn's: "Muskets of the Revolution". Shortland Pattern/Second Model "Commercially Manufactured" Brown Bess style brass hardware. The buttplate with a pin-fastened, 3-stepped tang: the top marked with an “A/23” Rack/Company/Unit Marking. The trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial, a flat sideplate with a tail. Four (4) ramrod pipes (for iron rammer): the second pipe of true “Pratt’s Improvement” design with a flared mouth; and a vacant oval wrist-escutcheon. In overall fine original flintlock condition with smooth iron and brass surfaces and a fine stock with sharp contours and much finish. In original flintlock configuration with its original front sight/bayonet-lug, a very good dark bore, visible barrel marking and a very good touch-hole. The barrel with a smooth, evenly toned, browned age-patina with some light discoloration, on the breech. Fine stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish and some minor handling marks, signs of use, minor abrasions and the noted tight hairlines. The lock is in mechanically functional order with smooth "bright" surfaces, clear markings and 90% polish. Nicely toned brass furniture with a smooth, golden-mustard patina. A very nice example of a Late American Revolutionary War Period Commercially Manufactured Shortland Pattern/Second Model Brown Bess Officer's Musket/Fusil, ca. 1780. Retains its original brass-tip fore-end cap, both of its sling-swivels and its (replaced) button-head iron ramrod. Overall length 58". For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Price: SOLD
A FINE & UNTOUCHED WAR OF 1812 US MODEL 1808 “CONTRACT” MUSKET, BY “E. STILLMAN”, Dtd. 1812: In overall fine, untouched original flintlock condition with dark steel and wooden surfaces and generally clear markings. Regulation length, US Model 1808, Band-fastened, round, iron, smoothbore, .69 caliber, 44 3/4" barrel with top-mounted bayonet lug. The breech with well-struck Oval & Star proof mark. American walnut fullstock of Model 1808 design with a fluted comb and dark untouched surfaces. Stamped behind the trigger-guard with a visible Oval & Star inspector’s mark, en suite with the barrel. The stock with untouched surfaces, 85% finish, some light scattered handling marks and expected signs of use/wear: the right side ofg the buttstock with “T+F” carved soldier’s/owner’s initials, in block characters. Regulation pattern iron hardware with a smooth untouched age-patina: Three spring-retained barrel-bands, a flat “S” shaped sideplate, two sidebolts and a screw-fastened buttplate: complete with its rear sling-swivel. The lock of regulation 1808 design with a rounded iron powder-pan, flat, beveled contours and its original, flat, reinforced hammer: the tail marked with a clear “1812” Date and the face of the lockplate with an Egale & “E. STILLMAN” Contractor’s/Maker’s mark for Ethan Stillman of Burlington, Conn., who, in 1808 had a Contract for 2,500 Musket of which a believed 1,885 were delivered (please R. Gardner’s: “Small Arms Makers…”, pg. 188). In overall fine & untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with a clear proof mark, a fine touch-hole, good bore and dark, untouched steel surfaces with some expected light scattered discoloration/pitting. Fine Stock with sharp contours, fine surfaces and light handling marks. Fine lock in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Retains generally smooth, untouched, dark, steel surfaces with a deep gunmetal/brown age-patina and patches of discoloration. The barrel and hardware, en suite with matching untouched surfaces. Complete with its original button-head iron ramrod. ***A very nice War of 1812 Dated US Model 1808 Musket dated 1812. Price: $3,975.00
A VERY GOOD (AMERICAN CAPTURED/USED) AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR EMERGENCY PRODUCTION (P. 1779-S) SECOND MODEL/SHORTLAND PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1779: In overall very good original flintlock condition with generally smooth metal and wooden surfaces and a deeply toned age patina overall. Of Regulation Second Model/Shortland Pattern Brown Bess P. 1779-S (American Revolutionary War Emergency Production) design. The 42", iron, pin-fastened, .78 caliber barrel with its front-sight/bayonet-lug and a baluster turned breech with a center-line, Board Ordnance Proof mark. Regulation Shortland Pattern, molded & carved, walnut fullstock with a raised carved "beaver tail" apron, around the barrel tang and a raised lobe, at the ramrod entry. Marked behind the trigger-guard with a Board of Ordnance Crown/Numeric Acceptance mark and with a Revolutionary War period (Non-Dated) Storekeeper's mark, on the right side of the buttstock. Also, marked with several Board of Ordnance inspector’s marks, in the ramrod-channel. Shortland Pattern 1779-S brass mounts, the salient feature being its raised “S-shaped” sideplate without a tail. The buttplate with a pin-fastened three-stepped tang, the trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut finial and four (4) baluster-type ramrod pipes: the second pipe of "Pratt-type" design. An unmarked Shield type wrist escutcheon with matching, smooth, golden-brown-mustard toned, brass surfaces. Regulation Pattern 1777, Thread engraved, Brown Bess lock with a teardrop finial frizzen-spring and two screw-tips, behind its original gooseneck hammer with correct "Wartime" notched top spur. Colonial American "Wartime" effaced Crown/"GR" Royal Cypher and a matching effaced "TOWER", on its tail. The removal of these markings was a common Colonial American "Wartime" practice, found on many captured and American Used English Muskets: please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...". In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The stock with smooth, dark-brown-colored, walnut surfaces, 85%+ finish, visible markings and various scattered handling marks, minor old fills, signs of use, abrasions and several old sliver losses, on the edge of the forestock. The barrel with generally smooth & untouched, gunmetal-toned, steel surfaces and a fine touch hole and bore. Very good lock with its original components, functional mechanics: the mainspring somewhat fatigued, and untouched steel surfaces with a dark gray age-patina. Complete with its original button-head ramrod; and both of its sling swivels, long removed: a commmon practice of Colonial American Troops. Overall length, 58". A very good example of a Rare American Captured/Used Revolutionary War Emergency Production Second Model Bess Musket, ca. 1779. 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 American Colonists. Its reduced hardware (sideplate) made the musket quicker and less costly to produce. *** For similar examples and additional information, please see George C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 68 and Bill Ahern’s: “Muskets of the Revolution”. *** A scarce Pattern 1779-S American Revolutionary War Produced & Colonial American Captured/Used Brown Bess Musket. Recently discovered in Washington, Co. Rhode Island and acquired from a local family estate collection. Price: $12,775.00
A VERY FINE+/EXCELLENT FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED FIRST MODEL/LONGLAND PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET BY “R. WATKIN”, ca. 1745: In overall very fine+/excellent original flintlock condition. The round, pin-fastened, 38 1/2", sighted, .78 caliber, brown, iron, smoothbore barrel with two (2) early London Gunmaker, Co. proof marks and an "R.W." (Robert Watkin) barrel-maker's mark: original top-mounted bayonet-lug/foresight. Early Longland Pattern Banana form lock with a single bridle-screw, behind the rounded gooseneck hammer. A bridle-less powder-pan and retains its original early style Arrowhead finial frizzen-spring. Clearly marked with a "R. WATKIN" maker's signature. Robert Watkin of Birmingham, UK worked, ca. 1740s. Very Finely toned, smooth, steel-gray lock surfaces with clear markings and original components. Choice Longland Pattern walnut fullstock with a raised carved beavertail apron, at the barrel tang, a pronounced lobe, on the handrail and the buttstock with a deeply fluted comb: retains sharp contours with 90%+ finish: the left side of the buttstock with a finely Branded "Y+C 20" (York City) Inventory Marking. Of early Longland Pattern design, as made without a nose-cap and the Lock is made with a bridle-less powder-pan. Full brass hardware of Regulation Longland Pattern/First Model Brown Bess design: the buttplate with a long stepped & pin-fastened tang. The trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial, a classic Longland Pattern raised sideplate with a tail, a vacant Shield-type wrist escutcheon and three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes (for the Regulation Pattern Brass tip wooden rammer). In overall very fine+/excellent untouched condition with choice wooden, brass and iron surfaces. The lock with a smooth steel-gray-toned surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and clear engraving. The barrel with matching, smooth surfaces, clear markings and a fine touch-hole & bore. The top of the breech with a clear “No. 64” Rack/Unit Marking. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring, excellent timing and is complete with both of its original iron sidebolts. The stock with 90%+ finish, very sharp contours and only some minor abrasions. Complete with both of its original sling-swivels. A very Rare example of an Early Commercial Longland Pattern/First Model Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1745. The type of early private contract “Brown Bess” Musket that was frequently supplied to Colonial American cities, colonies and militias; and would have thereby, likely seen use in the French & Indian and/or the American Revolutionary War. Complete with its brass tip wooden ramrod. Overall length 54". For a very similar example, please see Bill Ahearn’s: “Muskets of the Revolution”, pg. 54-55. Price: HOLD
A FINE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR EMERGENCY PRODUCTION (P. 1779-S) SECOND MODEL/SHORTLAND PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1779: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Of standard Second Model/Shortland Pattern Brown Bess P. 1779-S (American Revolutionary War Production) design. The 42", iron, pin-fastened,.75 caliber barrel with its front-sight/bayonet-lug. Regulation Shortland Pattern English walnut fullstock, with a raised carved "beaver tail" apron, around the barrel tang and a raised lobe, at the ramrod entry. Marked behind the trigger-guard with an illegible (Board of Ordnance) Acceptance mark and with a sharp Revolutionary War period (Non-Dated) Storekeeper's mark, on the right side of the buttstock. Full Shortland Pattern 1779-S brass mounts, the salient feature being its raised “S-shaped” sideplate without a tail. The buttplate with a pin-fastened three-stepped tang, the trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut finial and four (4) baluster-type ramrod pipes. An unmarked Shield type wrist escutcheon with matching, smooth and nicely toned, brass surfaces. Regulation Pattern 1777, Thread engraved lock with two screws, behind its gooseneck hammer with correct "Wartime" notched spur. Clearly engraved with a sharp Crown/"GR" Royal Cypher and with a "TOWER", on its tail: minor chip. In overall fine dark & untouched original flintlock condition. The stock with fine walnut surfaces, 85%+ finish, crisp markings and minor scattered handling marks, abrasions and signs of use/wear. The barrel with smooth untouched surfaces, scattered patches of discoloration and a very good touch hole and bore. The lock with its original components, a strong mainspring and fine timing. Complete with its button-head ramrod and both of its sling-swivels. Overall length, 58". A fine example of a Rare Revolutionary War Emergency Production Second Model Bess Musket, ca. 1779. The Pattern 1779-S Shortland Musket was the "Emergency Production" longarm accepted by the Board of Ordnance, to arm the British troops fighting the American Colonists. Its reduced hardware (sideplate) made the musket quicker and less costly to produce. For similar examples and additional information, please see George C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 68 and Bill Ahern’s: “Muskets of the Revolution”. Price: $12,775.00
A VERY FINE QUALITY LATE ANCIEN' REGIME/EARLY NAPOLEONIC PERIOD FRENCH "OFFICER'S TYPE" GOLD POCKET-WATCH, by "LEROY", ca. 1800: In overall very fine+/near excellent untouched condition and complete and in functional order with a seven jewel (ruby) repeater movement and its keys-- for winding and setting the hands. Of very fine quality Parisian manufacture and made by one the most prominent French watchmakers of the 18th/19th Century. (Charles-Louis) LeRoy (1765-1839), started making watches, in 1785 and continued his operations, during the chaos of the French Revolution and later became the official Clockmaker to Emperor Napoleon. He then, ca. 1820 partnered with his son and changed the company name to "LeRoy & Fils (Son)". (Please see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Roy_et_fils) Of fine quality Parisian make with a finely turned and engraved, (Paris) Hallmarked (18k) Gold Case with floral scroll-engraved and embossed filigree borders and a finely sculpted and chiseled (gold) chain-stem with its matching engraved gold suspension-ring. The back of the case with an extensively engraved and hinged cover with a finely detailed "Courting Scene" depiction of "Elisabeth & Leicester" (Queen Elizabeth I & Robert Dudley the 1st Earl of Leicester): minor rubbing/wear to the engravings. The interior of the case's cover with three (3) small Paris type Gold Hallmarks and "21935" & "23550" Numbers. The watch-back with its Two (2) rectangular key-receptacles and is further adorned with finely engraved surfaces. A central engraved shield, etched with a "Le Roy a Paris Compensateur et Parachute Echappement A Cylindre en Pierre Huit Trous Rubis" maker's inscription. Open-type, white porcelain, enameled face with its original (clear), watch-crystal. The watch-face with smooth white porcelain enameled surfaces, black Roman Numeral Hour markings and matching "railway" minute markings. Original blued steel hands with nicely sculpted and pointed finials. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and appears to keep time properly: accompanied by instructions for use/operation. In overall very fine+/excellent untouched condition with choice Engraved Gold surfaces and little signs of use or wear. A very fine quality and early French Officer's Type Gold Pocket-Watch, by one of the best makers of his time, "Charles-Louis LeRoy". A classic Late Ancien' Regime/Early Napoleonic Era French "Officer's-type" Pocket-watch, ca. 1800; and the type of timepiece carried by a wealthy Officer or member of the Noble Class. Case Diameter: 1 5/8". Price: $2,975.00
A FINE+ REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK FOWLER, by “ALLEVIN a’ PARIS”, ca. 1770: In overall fine+, generally untouched original flintlock condition. Very Fine quality, 39 1/2", octagonal-to-round, smoothbore, key-fastened, .65 caliber (20 Ga.) barrel with a fine wedding-band barrel-transition, a deeply fluted breech-top and a scroll-engraved barrel-tang. Complete with its silver fore-sight and retains a fine touch-hole and bore. Retains smooth steel surfaces with sharp contours and a smooth silver-gray age patina with light scattered discoloration. Molded and finely carved, nicely figured, French walnut fullstock of classic French rococo form, ca. 1750 with a classic "Roman-Nose" buttstock with a sculpted and deeply fluted comb, a delicate wrist and a fine quality, relief carved, floral bouquet, around the barrel tang. Of classic French-Rococo form, as made with a cushioned black-green velvet "pillow type" cheek-piece with choice velvet surfaces and all of its original securing-tacks. Also, adorned with raised carved teardrop accents, around the sideplate and lock mortises. Finely etched and engraved, full steel mounts with lightly-toned, smooth, gray-colored, steel surfaces and some expected light discoloration and light wear. The trigger-guard with a finely sculpted and engraved urn-type forward finial and an engraved bow, en suite. A finely chiseled and fully engraved, openwork, rococo vine scroll sideplate with finely contoured/sculpted surfaces and both of its engraved sidebolts. Finely engraved butt-plate with a martial-themed chiseled top finial with an engraved "Stand of Arms". Three (3), engraved, barrel-type ramrod pipes and complete with its horn-tip wooden ramrod. Floral scroll-engraved, flat & bevelled lock/mechanism with 75% bright finish and matching steel surfaces. Signed, under the bridle-less powder-pan and a visible “ALLEVIN a’ PARI” maker’s signature and address, for the noted Parisian Jean Baptiste Claude Allevin who was a noted member of the "Allevin" gunsmithing family; and worked at 116 rue de la Verrerie, ca. 1750-1796. Allevin was recorded as an Arms maker, Pryotechitian and Artillery maker. He also, later worked a Versailles. (Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 1. pg. 15). In mechanically functional order with fine timing and strong mainspring and complete with its original lock components, including its engraved, gooseneck hammer and rounded back frizzen and its teardrop finial frizzen-spring, en suite. In overall fine+ generally untouched condition with choice iron, wooden and velvet surfaces. The barrel with sharp contours, some scattered discoloration, a fine touch-hole and fine steel surfaces with some isolated patches of discoloration/fine light salt & pepper. The stock with fine quality rococo carvings, a nicely appointed velvet cheek-piece/rest with choice velvet surfaces. Retains 90%+ finish with sharp contours, several minor tight hairlines/repairs, sliver losses and expected small abrasions and signs of use. The lock with 75%+ "bright" finish, slightly worn engravings, its original components and fine timing. The steel mounts, en suite with classic French rococo floral engravings. A very nice example of a fine quality Rococo Period Parisian Made French Flintlock Fowler, ca. 1750. In original flintlock configuration. Overall length, 55 1/4”. For a similar example, please see C. Blair’s: “European & American Arms 1100-1850”. ***Recently acquired from a prominent Litchfield, Conn. Estate Collection. Price: $7,750.00
A RARE MUSEUM-GRADE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD GERMAN/PRUSSIAN “HESSIAN TYPE” MILITARY "JAEGER" RIFLE, ca. 1780: In overall unissued, excellent/museum-grade original flintlock condition. Swamped, .67 caliber, regulation type, 29 1/4", deeply rifled, octagonal, iron barrel with a brass blade foresight and an adjustable "leaf"-type, iron, rear sight. The right side of the muzzle with a spring-retained bayonet lug-– for a Saber Type Bayonet. In unissued/excellent condition with very sharp contours, distinct rifling grooves and 95%+ bright finish. Molded and carved, European walnut fullstock of classic Hessian Military Jaeger Rifle form. The left side of the buttstock with a raised carved cheek-rest with a simple. Distinctive raised carved moldings around the mounts, lock mortise and the sideplate; and complete with its original, sliding, wooden patch-box-cover with its brass cleaning-jag and an old/18th Century section of “flax tow” wadding. Excellent stock with very sharp contours, 95%+ finish and virtually no handling or wear. Beveled and flat, German-type, flintlock mechanism with 95%+ polish, its matching original gooseneck hammer, faceted bridle-less powder-pan and teardrop finial frizzen-spring. Retains its original components with excellent “bright” steel surfaces, very fine timing and a strong mainspring. In overall excellent condition with bright, smooth, steel surfaces, some scattered light discoloration and fine contours. Military type, Jaeger Rifle, Brass mounts. The trigger-guard with a simple, “martial-type”, rear finger-rest and rectangular forward and rear finials. Two (2) barrel-form ramrod pipes, a Rifle type sideplate with both of its sidebolts and a plain brass fore-end-cap. Screw-fastened buttplate with a faceted upper finial. The mounts with lightly toned, golden-mustard, age patina and choice brass surfaces. Complete with its original button-head iron ramrod. In overall excellent original flintlock condition with choice iron, brass & wooden surfaces. The barrel with distinct rifling, very sharp contours and smooth, lightly toned, steel surfaces: very fine touch-hole. The lock with matching steel surfaces and its original components. Excellent stock with 95%+ finish, sharp carvings and only some scattered light handling marks and evidence of use. Retains both of its original, iron sling swivels and is complete with its correct ramrod. A rare example of an extremely well-preserved Revolutionary War Period German “Hessian Type” Military Jaeger Rifle, ca. 1780. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 226. Overall length, 43". Price: $15,575.00
A VERY GOOD & RARE COLONIAL AMERICAN STOCKED ENGLISH DOGLOCK TRADE-GUN/UTILITY MUSKET, ca. 1680-1750: In overall very good+ condition with the expected signs of extended hard use with signs of handling and wear. Octagonal-to-round, sighted, 46 1/2", pin-fastened, smoothbore, .72 caliber, light-weight “Trade-type”, iron barrel smooth steel surfaces, a very good touch-hole, an early form under-mounted tang-screw and Two Early (1688 type) London Gunmaker, Co. proof marks, on the left side of the breech. Also, marked with a Crown/“I.S.” John Silke maker’s mark (wrk. 1687-1715), who was a member of the noted 17th/18th Century "Silke" London Gunsmithing family which also, made Trade-guns for the Hudson Bay, Company 1685-1699. (Please see E. Heeer's: "Der Neue Stockel" vol. 2, pg. 1170 & H. L.Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 178-179). Molded and carved, American Maple fullstock of early-to-mid-18th Century form with a slightly curved buttstock with a deeply fluted buttstock comb and a long slender forestock. Simply molded & raised carved, around the mounts, the barrel-tang and lock. Very good+, smooth, wooden surfaces with 85%+ finish, scattered abrasions, tight hairlines/old repairs and sharp contours. 17th Century, English, "Trade-type", Brass mounts. Three (3) baluster-form ramrod pipes, a pin-fastened trigger-guard with a plain bow and pointed finials of English "Trade-gun" design. A finely engraved Early (17th Century) Serpent Sideplate with both of its iron sidebolts and the buttplate with a stepped tang. Very good “Trade-tpe” Doglock mechanism of Late-17th Century English form: secured by its two (2) iron sidebolts. Flat, double-throated hammer/“Dog” with its rear notch for its iron dog-catch. Flat & beveled lockplate with a matching frizzen of early rectangular form and a bridleless powder-pan. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. In overall very good+ condition with smooth, gunmetal-toned, steel-gray barrel surfaces and sharp contours: a very good touch hole and a fine bore. The stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish, some scattered handling marks/abrasions and tight hairlines/old repairs. The lock and barrel with matching, lightly patinated, gunmetal0-toned, steel-gray surfaces. Original iron ramrod with swelled tip. A very nice example of an Early Colonial Period American Stocked English Doglock Trade-Musket, ca. 1680-1750. The type of light-weight “Utility Gun” often used by Early Colonial Settlers and by Natives, in 17th-18th Century North America. Overall length, approx. 63”. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 200, 201 & 210. Price: $11,775.00
A VERY RARE COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD LONGLAND PATTERN/1st MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET w/ "DUBLIN CASTLE" LOCK, ca. 1750: In very good original flintlock condition. Regulation Longland Pattern, pin-fastened, 45 1/2", smoothbore, .78 caliber, barrel with its original front sight/bayonet lug. Longland Pattern/1st Model Brown Bess fullstock with raised-carved accents, around the lock and sideplate mortises, a pronounced lobe, at the ramrod entry-pipe, a beavertail apron, around the barrel-tang and a deeply fluted buttstock-comb. Regulation Pattern 1742 Longland Pattern “Brown Bess”, brass mounts/furniture of Dublin Castle form, as slightly coarser & heavier than English made mounts. Four (4) barrel-form ramrod pipes—for wooden rammer, the trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial and the buttplate with a long-stepped tang. A raised sideplate with a tail and a shield form wrist escutcheon with a working-period old, pinned repair. Very good “Dublin Castle” marked lock --for the famed (British) Irish Arsenal which produced most of the arms supplied to the "Irish Conscript" Units, during the American Revolution. Very good thread engraved Lock with its original gooseneck hammer, rounded frizzen and trefoil finial frizzen-spring. Also, engraved with a Crown/"GR" Royal Cypher, under the powder-pan and with a “DUBLIN CASTLE/(illegible date?)”, on its tail. In overall very good original flintlock condition with very good timing. The iron surfaces of the barrel with a mottled gray-brown age patina, scattered patches of discoloration, pitting and the expected signs of use and wear: very good touch-hole & bore. The lock, en suite with its original components, generally smooth surfaces and is in mechanically functional order. Very good stock with approx. 85%+ finish, sharp contours, shrinkage, scattered handling marks, old repairs and signs of use/wear. The brass furniture with a nicely toned age patina. A very Rare example of a Colonial/American Revolutionary War Period, "Dublin Castle" Longland Pattern/First Model P. 1742 Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1750. Complete with its brass tip wooden ramrod. Overall length, 61 1/2”. For additional information and similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s & F. Kravic’s: “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution", George Moller’s: “American Military Shoulder Arms…”, vol. 1 & George C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”. Price: $19,975.00
A VERY GOOD & RARE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA/KENTUCKY FLINTLOCK “SQUIRREL-RIFLE”, ca. 1825: Of Western Pennsylvania/Kentucky Long Rifle form with a hand-forged, key-fastened, 41", octagonal, .34 caliber, rifled, iron barrel with smooth untouched browned (70%+) surfaces and a fine age-patina. The top of the breech with an illegible "R. D...ll?" maker's signature and its original iron buckhorn rear sight: the muzzle with its dovetailed, brass, blade-type, front sight. Molded & nicely carved, figured, Tiger Maple, fullstock of Western Penns. form with a faceted forestock and simple raised carved details, around the lock, sideplate and the raised cheek-piece. Full Brass hardware of traditional Western Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle design. Three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes, a faceted brass trigger-guard with a “Kentucky Rifle” type rear finger-spur and its original double-set triggers. A sheet-brass fore-end-cap, a single teardrop-shaped sidebolt escutcheon and a crescent-type, brass buttplate with a screw-fastened upper finial. An early style, scroll-engraved Two-Piece, brass patchbox-cover with a rectangular cover-lid and floral form upper finial of Western, Pennsylvania design. The cover-lid with a Western Penns. inner spring/release. (Please see H. J. Kauffman’s: “The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle”, pg. 86 plt. 77.) The toe of the buttstock with a sheet-brass toe-plate, en suite with the patchbox. In original Flintlock configuration with an unsigned American Gunsmith-made lock with slightly crude contours and thread border engravings . Faceted gooseneck hammer, a rounded fizzen, arrowhead finial frizzen-spring and a strong mainspring with fine timing. In overall very good+ original flintlock condition with smooth steel, brass and wooden surfaces. Retains a nicely toned age-patina; and the barrel with sharp contours, 70%+ browned finish and a very good bore and touch-hole. The lock, en suite with smooth, dark-colored steel surfaces. Fine stock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours and nicely relief carved accents. The buttstock with a nicely sculpted cheek-piece and wrist and the forestock with several silver inlays. Light scattered handling marks, tight hairlines, minor old repairs/losses and complete with its original Hickory ramrod. A scarce, small cailber Western Pennsylvania “Kentucky Squirrel-Rifle”, ca. 1825. Overall length, 57". (For additional information & pictures of similar examples, please see Henry Kauffman’s: "The Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle”, pg. 79-89). Price: $6,775.00
A VERY RARE FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD SCOTTISH FLINTLOCK FOWLER/FUSIL, by "McVEY", ca. 1750: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Fine quality lightly engraved, round, smoothbore, key-fastened, 38 1/4", .75 caliber (Musket-Bore), steel barrel with a scroll engraved, hooked barrel-tang/rear sight. A slightly flared muzzle, (missing) foresight and a hooked-type breech: a good re-bushed touch-hole and smooth steel-gray surfaces with scattered patches of discoloration/fine pitting. The breech-top with a visible “GLASGOW” address, within a thread-engraved border and its left side with two (2) Crown/"P" (Scottish?) proof-marks and an "I.M." (McVey) maker's mark. Molded and carved nicely figured, reddish-brown-colored, English Walnut fullstock of classic mid-18th Century "Georgian Period" design. A sculpted and deeply fluted comb and a finely raised carved scallop-shell apron, around the barrel tang. Also, adorned with raised point carvings, around the lock and sideplate mortises. Finely etched and embossed, full, brass mounts with untouched mustard-toned surfaces and expected, scattered, light, patches of discoloration. The trigger-guard with an engraved acanthus leaf forward finial and an engraved “Starburst”, on its bow. The buttplate, en suite with an engraved, stepped, pin-fastened tang. Three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes: the ramrod-entry-pipe with an embossed finial, en suit. A vacant wrist-escutcheon with an embossed scallop shell upper finial. Etched and engraved, triangular form/rifle-type sideplate with matching surfaces: complete with both of its iron sidebolts. Convex, thread-engraved lock with generally smooth steel-gray surfaces, 75%+ polish, some scattered discoloration and a clear "McVEY" maker’s signature, under the relined, bridle-less powder-pan. (An unrecorded 18th Century Scottish (Glasgow) gunsmith: please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “Gunmakers of London…” and E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2). In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Original gooseneck hammer and refaced frizzen, en suite. The frizzen-spring with a chipped finial. In overall very good condition. The barrel with smooth steel surfaces, a nicely toned age-patina, clear markings and a good touch-hole. The stock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours/carvings, minor abrasions, an old repair at the fore-end-tip and expected signs of use, wear and handling. Very good lock with smooth steel surfaces, a clear maker’s signature and a strong mainspring. Complete with its trumpet-head iron ramrod. A very nice example of a scarce French & Indian War/Revolutionary War Period Scottish Flintlock Fowler/Fusil, ca. 1750. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 203 & 204. Overall length, 53 1/2". Price: $6,975.00
A VERY RARE & EARLY COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1717/1728 INFANTRY MUSKET, ca. 1730: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The octagonal-to-round, pin-fastened, .73 caliber, 46 3/4", gunmetal/russet-toned steel barrel with several French (St. Etienne) Arsenal inspector’s markings, on the breech: the muzzle with a crudely inscribed American "299" Rack/Unit Marking and its original top-mounted bayonet-lug/sight. Of 1717 form, as made with an integral, top, sighting "flat" and is pin-fastened. Molded and carved, walnut fullstock with a pronounced Roman-Nose Buttstock & comb: a filled hole, behind the sideplate for a, long-removed, rear sling-swivel. Of early form, with a Roman-Nose buttstock with a deeply fluted comb. Retains generally sharp contours with some scattered handling marks and the expected signs of use/wear. A Soldier-Inscribed “I.S.H” (American) owner’s name, on the right side of the buttstock, several tight hairlines, minor slivers, 85%+ finish and sharp contours and an old mended repair to the fore-end-tip. Model 1717/1728 lock/mechanism with its original flat Gooseneck hammer, faceted bridled powder-pan and its curled tail frizzen with a pointed finial frizzen-spring. The face of the lock with a clear "E.C." with Central Fleur de lis French Arsenal marking. Full iron mounts of Regulation type Model 1717/28 design with matching untouched steel surfaces, en suite with the barrel & lock: missing its middle barrel-band w/ sling-swivel. The buttplate with a long pin-fastened tang (minor old damage/loss, at its base), the trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and no provision for a sling-swivel. Two (2) barrel-form ramrod pipes of Mdl. 1717 form (Please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 88). A flat S-shaped sideplate, marked with a "p.L." American inspector's? initials and its iron trumpet-head ramrod (end chipped). In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition with generally dark steel surfaces, sharp contours and clear markings. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing: trumpet-head iron ramrod, en suite. Very good stock with smooth, wooden surfaces, light scattered handling marks, sharp contours, minor old repairs and 85%+ finish. An Extremely Rare example of an early Colonial/French & Indian War Period French Model 1717/28 Infantry Musket, ca. 1730. Overall length 62". For similar examples and additional information, please see G. C. Neumann's": "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 88-89 & Didier Bianchi’s: “French Military Small Arms”, pg. 17-19. Price: $15,575.00
A VERY FINE & RARE EARLY-18th CENTURY GERMAN RESERVOIR BUTT MULTI-FIRING "FLINTLOCK" JAEGER AIR-RIFLE, by “WENTZLAU OF EHRENBREITSTEIN”, Dtd. 1754: In overall very fine untouched original condition with a finely relief & incised carved fullstock with richly embellished brass mounts of classic German baroque-rococo style. The sighted, octagonal 31", iron, smoothbore, .43 caliber barrel with an iron rear sight with a chiseled base and a silver blade-type fore-sight. Choice, relief carved, European Burl walnut fullstock with classic, mid-18th Century, German baroque-rococo style, relief vine-scroll carvings around the barrel tang, the base of the forestock and on the buttstock. A raised cheek-piece, on the left side of the buttstock and the lock and sideplate mortises with raised teardrop carvings. The slender and delicate forestock with incised line-carvings for its length; and the fully etched and deeply embossed, brass furniture/mounts of traditional German Jaeger-rifle form. The trigger guard with its rear Finger-spur and fully embossed & engraved finials with acanthus leaf and vine-scroll accents. A finely, rococo vine-scroll-engraved sideplate with engraved Woodland Stag Hunting scene with Hounds, etc. Retains both of its iron sidebolts and its original air-valve-release/ball-advance screws. The buttplate-tang with a finely engraved Germanic Coat of Arms with an Eagle upper finial and a surrounding Stand of Arms (Should be researched). Three faceted brass ramrod pipes, engraved en suite. Flat & faceted, “False Flintlock” mechanism of mid-18th Century German form with deeply engraved iron surfaces and its original engraved gooseneck hammer, chiseled & faceted frizzen and teardrop finial frizzen-spring. The face of the lock signed with a "Wentzlau a’ Ehrenbreitstein/D.A.54" maker’s signature and 17(54) date for (Johannes Wennzlau who worked 1747-1784 and was the Gunsmith to the Graff (Count) von Hesse (Hessia, Germany). (Please see: E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2, pg. 1367). Air-Reservoir-type pneumatic mechanism, concealed within the buttstock and pumped by means of a separate device which is accessed, via a trapdoor, hidden in the center of the buttplate. {Enables the operator to have multiple shots with just a single pumping or spanning of the air-reservoir.} Smoothbore barrel with its original screw-retained muzzle-ring. In overall very fine untouched condition with light age-stains. The barrel with sharp contours, smooth gunmetal-gray surfaces and light scattered patches of discoloration/staining: retains 75%+ of its untouched finish. The lock with matching steel-gray surfaces, its original components and sharp rococo scroll chiseling & engraving. Very fine stock with nicely figured burl walnut grain-figure and carved acanthus leaf and vine-scroll accents of classic mid-18th Century German baroque-rococo style. Retains approx. 90%+ finish. Very fine with choice metal & wooden surfaces and only light handling marks. A very scarce & early Multi-Firing Air Rifle, dated 1754 which was designed to be concealed/appear, as a Flintlock Sporting Rifle. Complete with its horn tip wooden ramrod, en suite with the original Horn fore-end-cap. Overall length, 46". For a similar example, please see: Claude Blair’s: “European & American Arms 1100-1850”, plt. 526. Price: $15,575.00
A VERY GOOD COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD (AMERICAN-USED & OWNER/SOLDIER "B.A." INITIALED) DUTCH TYPE III INFANTRY MUSKET, ca. 1740: In very good+ dark and untouched original flintlock condition. Of early to Mid 18th century Dutch Type III Musket form; and used, in the American Colonies during the French & Indian and the American Revolutionary War. (please see: “American Rifleman”, “Dutch Arms in the American Revolution”, by George C. Neumann). Octagonal-to-Round, 45 1/4", pin-fastened, smoothbore, .80+ caliber, iron barrel with its top mounted-bayonet lug/sight, a fine wedding-band transition and smooth, deeply toned, untouched, dark, steel surfaces with a very good touch hole & bore. Molded and carved, Dutch-Type III, dark, reddish-brown-colored, hardwood fullstock with a raised carved teardrop accent, around the barrel-tang. Full Brass furniture/mounts or early Dutch style. The trigger-guard with its rounded lobe-type finials and a deeply fluted bow. A flat raised sideplate and both of its iron sidebolts. Screw-fastened buttplate with pinned edges and a long screw-fastened rounded "lobe" finial, en suite with the trigger-guard. Four baluster-turned ramrod-pipes and complete its original wooden ramrod (an old twine/thread repair to the ramrod's mid-section). Very good flintlock mechanism of early 18th Century Dutch form. Banana form rounded lock with a bridle-less powder-pan, dark & untouched, generally smooth steel surfaces, its original gooseneck hammer, rounded frizzen (American Blacksmith re-faced) and pointed finial frizzen-spring. In mechanically functional order with very good timing and a strong mainspring. The tail of the lock with a clear "RAMBOTTE" maker's signature for Paul Rambotte of Liege, Belgium, who worked as a Retailer/Trader of Arms, ca. 1732. (Please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 1008) In overall very good dark & untouched original flintlock condition with sharp contours and dark, untouched steel & wooden surfaces. The lock, en suite with matching, dark, steel surfaces and clear markings. Very good stock with 85%+ finish, some scattered handling marks, expected tight hairlines, sharp contours and an old Battle Related? gouge, on the right side of the buttstock. Also, marked on the same side of the buttstock with Owner's/Soldier inscribed "B. A." initials, in tradtional 18th Century Colonial American/English form. ***A strong indication of American "Soldier Personalization" & use, as a large number of these Dutch Muskets were purchased for the American Provincials, during the French & Indian War (1754-1763) and subsequently were used by them, during the American Revolutionary War. A very good Colonial American French & Indian/American Revolutionary War Period Dutch Type III Infantry Musket, ca. 1740. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Dutch Arms in the American Revolution" & G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Overall length, 61 1/2". Price: $7,775.00
A VERY GOOD AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN MUSKET/FUSIL (OFFICER'S MUSKET), ca. 1770: In overall very good, dark and untouched, original flintlock condition. Octagonal-to-round, pin-fastened, 37", smoothbore, .72 caliber barrel with its front sight/bayonet-lug and smooth, untouched, chocolate brown, steel surfaces: a fine touch-hole & bore. Molded & Carved, New England/Mid-Atlantic form, Colonial-American, Walnut fullstock of "Brown Bess" design with a deeply fluted butt-stock-comb, raised moldings, around the lock and sideplate mortises and a raised lobe, at the ramrod-entry. American made, full Brass furniture of Shortland Pattern/Second Model "Brown Bess design". The buttplate with a long stepped finial, Four (4) ramrod pipes, a flat sideplate with a tail, a sheet-brass nose-cap and a screw & pin-fastened trigger-guard with long finials and a plain bow. American made unsigned lock with slightly crude contours to its rounded lockplate surfaces. Complete with its original bridled powder-pan, rounded gooseneck hammer, round-back frizzen and its arrowhead/trefoil finial frizzen-spring. In overall very good dark & untouched original flintlock condition with the expected signs of use, wear and handling. The barrel with a smooth, dark-brown-colored age-patina with a fine touch hole & bore and smooth surfaces. The lock with matching, dark, steel surfaces with its original components and is in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Very good stock with generally sharp contours, scattered handling marks/abrasions, tight hairlines/old repairs and 85% finish. The mounts/ hardware with a dark, golden mustard age-patina and smooth brass surfaces. Complete with its original, button-head, iron ramrod, en suite. Overall length, 52 1/2". A very nice example of an American-Revolutionary War Period American Musket/Fusil (Officer's Musket), ca. 1770. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". Price: $7,875.00
A VERY RARE COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD (St. ETIENNE MADE) FRENCH MARINE OFFICER'S FUSIL/TRADE-GUN (FUSIL FIN De CHASSE/FUSIL De TRAITE), ca. 1740: In overall very good+/fine bright condition. 44 3/4", pin-fastened, round, smoothbore, .72 caliber barrel (for .69 caliber ball) with choice steel surfaces. Rounded lock, en suite with a St. Etienne (French) Arsenal marking & a "C.P." maker's mark, foward of its original gooseneck hammer, a pointed finial frizzen-spring and the frizzen with a curled tail. French Walnut fullstock with a deeply fluted comb, a Roman-Nose Buttstock and a slender forestock with deeply fluted accents. The stock with sharp contours and a fine age-patina. Fullly engraved brass mounts of Marine Officer's/Fusil De Chasse design. An etched and engraved trigger-guard with long urn-shaped finials, an engraved wrist-escutcheon, a matching buttplate with an engraved pointed upper finial and the triangular sideplate with engraved floral accents and both of its iron sidebolts. Four (4) Barrel-form ramrod-pipes and is complete with its brass sling-swivels. In overall very good+ bright/clean condition with smooth, silver-gray-toned, iron surfaces, a nicely molded & carved walnut fullstock and finely engraved brass mounts of French Marine Officer's/Fusil Fin De Chasse design. The barrel with smooth steel-gray steel surfaces with some expected light signs of use: a fine touch-hole & bore. The lock with matching smooth steel-gray surfaces with gunmetal highlights and some expected discoloration, age and use. Very good+ stock with 85%+ finish, some light scattered handling marks and an old mended repair to its forestock. Fine hardware with golden-toned brass surfaces and sharply engraved French rococo floral vine scrolls. A very nice & Rare example of a French & Indian/American Revolutionary War Period French Marine Officer's Fusil/Fusil Fin De Chasse, ca. 1740. Complete with Iron button-head ramrod. Overall length 60". For similar type examples and additional information, please see: (George Neumann's: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”, pg. 208 & 209) Rene Chartrand's: "French Military Arms and Armor in America 1503-1783" & Russel Bouchard's: "The Fusil de Tulle In New France 1691-1741". Price: $10,775.00
A VERY RARE & EXCELLENT/MUSEUM CONDITION NAPOLEONIC WAR PERIOD PATTERN 1778 BROWN BESS RAMPART/WALL GUN by “RICHARD WILSON”, Dtd. 1793/4: In overall excellent (Unissued?) original flintlock condition. Sighted and swamped, 54”, pin-fastened, .98 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with an “RW” maker’s mark, various Board of Ordnance and East India Co. proof and acceptance marks; and the top of the baluster-turned breech with a finely engraved “WILSON LONDON 1793/4” and with an ”EIC” (East India Company) marking, within a large balloon border. Robust, Regulation Pattern 1778, Brown Bess style, English walnut fullstock of massive proportion with a raised carved beavertail apron, around the barrel-tang and a raised “lobe”, at the ramrod entry-pipe of the forestock. In excellent condition with smooth wooden surfaces, 95% finish, sharp contours and fine carvings, around the lock & sideplate mortise: a clear St. John’s Heart with “EIC” Storekeeper’s mark, on the right side of the buttstock. Full brass hardware of Regulation Pattern 1778 Rampart Gun design (see DeWitt Bailey: “Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783”, pg. 30 & 55) with three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes, a shield type wrist escutcheon and the trigger-guard with engraved raised finial with flame tip. The buttplate with a stepped tang the and flat “Shortland-type” sideplate with tail with matching thread-engraved borders and both of its large iron sidebolts. Complete with its original, heavy, iron swivel yolk with is retained by its original cross-bolt. Massive, Pattern 1777 flintlock mechanism with its original, large, flat double-throated hammer and its original rounded frizzen and its teardrop finial frizzen-spring. In excellent condition with choice steel surfaces, 90%+ polish and excellent mechanics with a strong mainspring. Clearly engraved with a large “WILSON” maker’s signature for William Wilson of London, UK who was a noted Gunsmith and Contractor to the Board of Ordnance and to the East India. (For more details, please see H. L. Blackmore’s: Gunmakers of London…”, pg. 204-205, 214 & 215). Also, marked with a bold Crown/1 acceptance-mark, adjacent to the powder pan. The tail of the lock sharply engraved with a 1793/4 Date and with an early East India Company marking of a Quartered Heart & St. John’s Cross with clear “EIC” East India Company markings. In overall excellent condition with sharp metal and wooden surfaces, nearly all of its finish and very clear markings. Excellent barrel with a pleasing and lightly toned, smooth, gunmetal-gray age-patina with clear markings, an excellent touch-hole and a matching bore with virtually no signs of use/wear. The lock, en suite with very clear markings, its original components and 95%+ of its original polish: excellent timing with a very strong mainspring. Excellent stock with 95%+ finish, sharp contours and only the lightest signs of handling. Choice Hardware with smooth brass surfaces, sharp engravings and a nicely toned age patina overall. Retains its original, heavy gauge, flared-tip, iron ramrod. An excellent example of a Very Rare and Large-Size Napoleanic War Period English Flintlock Naval Wall/Rampart-Gun, of the type which was used to defend the Ramparts of Ships and/or fixed Fortifications, on both Land or Sea. (Please see Gilkerson’s: “Boarders Away”, vol. 2, pg.) Complete & Original throughout and in Excellent Museum Condition. Overall length, 72 3/4”, weight approx. 35 lbs. ***For similar examples, please see Warren Moore’s: “Weapons of the American Revolution... And Accoutrements”, pg. 113 and DeWitt Bailey: “Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783”. Price: $22,775.00
A VERY RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR "SOLDIER INSCRIBED" 3X US SURCHARGED FRENCH MODEL 1766/68 "CHARLEVILLE" MUSKET, ca. 1770: In overall fine original flintlock condition. The 44 3/4", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .74 caliber barrel with its top-mounted bayonet-lug and a "*/D" "Charleville Arsenal marking, on the left side of the breech-top. Also, marked on its breech with a clear, large-size, free-standing American Revolutionary War Period “US” Surcharge, in 18th century Block characters (please see G. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 13). The lock of standard Model configuration with its flat lockplate, its reinforced hammer and its original frizzen & teardrop finial frizzen-spring. The face of the lockplate with a worn "D" Charleville Arsenal marking and scattered "orange-peel" texture. The tail of the Lock with a Bold Revolutionary War "US" Surcharge, en suite with the barrel. Very good, Regulation, French Model 1766/68 walnut fullstock with a pronounced comb on the buttstock, sharp contours, minor handling marks, light wear, tight hairlines/minor repairs and expected handling-marks. Marked, on the underside of the Buttstock with a large "US" Surcharge, en suite with the lock and barrel. Also, marked on the left side of the buttstock with a "D" Charleville Arsenal mark and with a "T*K" American Soldier-Carved initials. The top left edge of the comb with an American Soldier slight reduction-- a common practice of Colonial American Troops (Please see G. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons..."). An additional "I.S." Soldier's initials, behind the sideplate. Regulation full iron mounts of French Model 1766/68 design: three (3) spring-fastened barrel bands -- the rear band of Model 1766/68 design with its correct "Spring Improvement" of 1768-1773 (please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 94). The trigger-guard with long teardrop finials, a screw-fastened buttplate, and a flat "S"-shaped sideplate with both its original sidebolts. In overall fine original flintlock condition with a forge-bushed touch-hole and smooth and dark-colored metal and wooden surfaces. The barrel retains a smooth gunmetal-gray-brown, age-patina with fine steel surfaces: visible marking at the breech. Matching lock with dark, untouched, iron surfaces. In mechanically functional order with its original components: a strong mainspring and fine timing. A Bold American Revolutionary War "US" Surcharge, on its tail. The stock with smooth wooden surfaces, expected signs of use, tight hairlines, handling marks and abrasions. The steel hardware with choice dark & untouched surfaces: en suite with the barrel and lock: some orange-peel/roughness on the buttplate, en suite with the lockplate. A very Rare example of an authentic Soldier Inscribed 3X "US" Surcharged American Revolutionary War Mdl. 1766/68 “Charleville” Musket, ca. 1770. Complete with its original iron ramrod and both of its sling swivels. Overall length 59 1/2". For a virtually identical example, please see George C. Neumann: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 94. Price: HOLD
A VERY GOOD REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD GERMAN/PRUSSIAN “HESSIAN TYPE” MILITARY "JAEGER" RIFLE, ca. 1780: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Swamped, .65 caliber, regulation type, 30 1/4", deeply rifled, octagonal, iron barrel with a brass blade foresight and an adjustable "leaf"-type, iron, rear sight. The right side of the muzzle with a spring-retained bayonet lug-– for a Saber Type Bayonet. In very good dark & untouched condition with sharp contours and distinct rifling grooves: very good touch-hole. Molded and carved, European walnut fullstock of classic Hessian Military Jaeger Rifle form. The left side of the buttstock with a raised carved cheek-rest, the barrel-tang with a raised floral spray and is adorned with distinctive raised carved moldings around the mounts, lock mortise and the sideplate mortises. Complete with its original, sliding, wooden patch-box-cover. The stock with generally sharp contours, 85%+ finish and scattered handling marks, minor abrasions and tight hairlines/repairs. Rounded, German-type, flintlock mechanism with its original/matching original gooseneck hammer, rounded bridled powder-pan and teardrop finial frizzen-spring. Retains its original lock components with untouched steel surfaces, fine timing and a strong mainspring. In overall very good untouched condition with generally smooth, lightly discolored/stained, steel surfaces, some scattered light pitting and fine contours. Full "Military type", Brass, Jaeger Rifle, mounts. The trigger-guard with a simple, “martial-type", rear finger-rest and rectangular forward and rear finials. Three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes with baluster-turned ends, a Rifle type sideplate with both of its iron sidebolts and a brass fore-end-cap. The screw-fastened buttplate with a faceted/thread engraved upper finial. Very good mounts with a nicely toned, dark-brown-mustard-colored, age patina and very good untouched brass surfaces. Complete with its original button-head iron ramrod. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition with generally smooth iron, brass & wooden surfaces. The barrel with very good rifling, sharp contours and smooth, richly toned, steel surfaces: a very good touch-hole. Very good lock, en suite with matching steel surfaces and its original components. The stock with 85%+ finish, generally sharp carvings and some scattered handling marks, expected evidence of "Military use" and several tight hairlines/repairs, on the forestock. Retains its original, rear, iron sling swivel and is complete with its correct ramrod. A rare example of an American Revolutionary War Period German “Hessian Type” Military Jaeger Rifle, ca. 1780. For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 226. Overall length, 45". ***Recently acquired from an Old East Greenwich, Rhode Island Family; and purported to be a "Family Gun", where it has remained for more than a Century. Price: $7,875.00
A FINE & RARE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICAN ASSEMBLED LONGLAND PATTERN/FIRST MODEL "BROWN BESS" COMMITTEE OF SAFETY" MUSKET, ca. 1775: In overall fine original flintlock condition and of the style/type of Colonial American Made Musket associated with those made for the State/Colony of Connecticut. (Please see George D. Moller's: "American Military Shoulder Arms", vol. 1, pg. 109-112) & George. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". The 42", iron, .78 caliber, pin-fastened, smoothbore, English Board of Ordnance marked, "Brown Bess" barrel with its top-mounted bayonet lug/sight and smooth, brown to gunmetal-gray steel surfaces. Marked with two (2) clear Board of Ordnance Crown/"GR" & Crown/"V" proof-marks, on the top left side of its baluster-turned breech. Also, marked with a Crown/"9" acceptance mark, forward of the touch-hole. Of Longland Pattern/1st Model Brown Bess design. Molded & carved, heavy & robust, American Black Walnut fullstock with a simple raised-carved beavertail apron, around the barrel tang, a pronounced lobe, at the tailpipe and a deeply fluted comb, on the buttstock: raised teardrop carvings, around the lock and sideplate mortises. "American captured" Pattern 1756 Longland Pattern lock with its original gooseneck hammer (jaw-screw associated), trefoil-finial frizzen spring, bridled powder-pan and its original frizzen with thread engraved borders, en suite with the lockplate and hammer. Retains lightly toned steel-gray surfaces with a Colonial American Effaced/Removed Date & (English) Maker's mark, on the tail of the lockplate. Clearly marked with a Crown/"GR" Royal Cypher and with a matching Crown/Broad Arrow Acceptance mark, under the powder-pan. American made & recycled Longland Pattern/First Model "Brown Bess" brass hardware. Four (4) ramrod pipes-- for iron ramrod. The Longland Pattern trigger guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial and the buttplate with a long-stepped tang of Longland Pattern/First Model Brown Bess design. A Longland Pattern Raised sideplate with a tail and retains its two (2) iron sidebolts. An unmarked shield-type wrist escutcheon and a pin-fastened nose-cap. In fine, untouched original flintlock condition with generally smooth metal and wooden surfaces and a deeply toned, untouched age-patina. The stock with sharp contours, expected signs of use, scattered handling marks/abrasions, surface-oxidation, minor slivers, along its forestock-edge and 85%+ finish. The barrel with a fine touch-hole, a matching bore and an untouched, smooth, gunmetal-brown-colored age-patina: light scattered patches of discoloration and clear markings. The lock with generally smooth steel-gray surfaces, a clear Royal Cypher and a strong mainspring and fine timing. Untouched brass hardware with fine golden-mustard toned surfaces with expected signs of age and use. Complete with its original, button-head, iron ramrod and both of its sling-swivels. A rare example of an American Revolutionary War American Made/Assembled Longland Pattern "Brown Bess" "Connecticut Type" "Committee Of Safety" Musket, ca. 1775. ***For similar examples and additional information, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 129 Plt. 79MM & pg. 136 Plt. 86MM & George D. Moller's: "American Military Shoulder Arms", vol. 1, pg. 109-112. Overall length, 58 1/2”. Price: $9,775.00
A VERY GOOD ANTEBULLUM PERIOD MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK MILITIA MUSKET, ca. 1840: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Round,band-fastened, smoothbore, ..69 caliber, 44 1/2", iron barrel with its top-mounted bayonet-lug. Retains very good, smooth, untouched, gunmetal brown surfaces with a choice age patina. Molded & carved, American Black walnut fullstock with a shallow comb on the buttstock and a graceful streamlined profile. Generally sharp contours, 70%+ finish, some minor scattered handling marks and a working-period repaired crack, on the top of the wrist. Commercially manufactured flintlock mechanism with lightly engraved flat surfaces and a "H. T. Cooper"/"New York" marking. Henry T. Cooper of 178 Broadway New York, NY worked, ca. 1840 (Please see Col. Robert E. Gardner's: "Small Arms Makers", pg. 43)  In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring; and complete with its original flat reinforced hammer, rounded frizzen and teardrop finial roller-type frizzen-spring. Retains generally smooth, gunmetal-gray, iron surfaces with light wear and some scattered pitting and discoloration. Full iron mounts: three (3) spring-retained barrel-bands, a "Charleville" type trigger-guard with teardrop finials, two (2) sling-swivels, an S-shaped sideplate and a screw-fastened buttplate with a rounded upper finial. Untouched gunmetal-toned surfaces with scattered patches of discoloration and light pitting. An unusual example of a Massachusetts/New York Militia Musket in untouched very good condition. The type of Musket used by the various Mass. & N.Y. Militia units during the Antebellum Period. Complete with its original button-head iron ramrod. Overall length, 60". Price: $2,875.00
A VERY FINE QUALITY & RARE FRENCH ROCOCO CHILD’S FLINTLOCK FOWLER w/ OWNER EMBOSSED/BRANDED STOCK, ca. 1750: In overall fine+, original flintlock condition. Octagonal-to-round, 21 1/2”, smoothbore, 60 caliber (approx. 20 Ga.), steel barrel with a fine wedding-band transition, a silver foresight and a lightly rococo scroll engraved breech: the breech-top with a deeply impressed French (St. Ettiene) Arsenal/Control marking. Retains smooth, steel surfaces with 85%+ polish. Molded and relief carved, nicely figured, French walnut fullstock of delicate classic mid-18th Century form. Raised carved barrel-tang apron, a delicately carved fore-stock and raised teardrop accents, around the lock and sideplate mortises. Finely sculpted and engraved, Steel mounts with generally smooth surfaces with patches of staining. The trigger-guard with an engraved bow and acanthus leaf finials. Engraved rifle-type sideplate with contoured and sculpted surfaces and complete with both of its iron sidebolts. A matching engraved butt-plate with an etched & chased, engraved acanthus leaf finial. Complete with its original, turned, iron-tip, wooden ramrod. Chiseled and engraved, flat & beveled, flintlock mechanism with a bridled powder-pan, its original gooseneck hammer, teardrop final frizzen-spring and choice “bright” surfaces with 85%+ polish. In mechanically functional order with fine timing and a strong mainspring. In overall fine+ condition with sharp and graceful contours. Fine barrel with choice steel surfaces and 85%+ finish. The stock with 90%+ finish, sharp contours, minor handling marks and tight hairlines. The right side of the buttstock with Two (2) Deeply Impressed/Branded Heart Shaped Owner's Crests? with "B.K." Initials. The left side with an "L.M." initials in classic 18th Century style Block Characters. Retains sharp carvings, fine contours and in fine condition with scattered handling marks, minor abrasions, tight hairlines and several wormholes. Fine lock with 85%+ polish and sharp engraving. The steel mounts of classic mid-18th Century French Rococo form with sharp contours and nicely engraved surfaces. A fine quality (Small-Size) Child’s/Boy’s French Flintlock Fowler, ca. 1750. Made for a young boy and of diminutive size, weighing approx. 4 lbs. Overall length, of only 37 1/2”. For a similar example, please see C. Blair’s: “European & American Arms 1100-1850”. Price: $7,775.00
A FINE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR "MARYLAND-TYPE?" AMERICAN MADE MUSKET/FUSIL, ca. 1770s: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Baluster turned, unmarked, 40", .69 caliber, pin-fastened, smoothbore, iron barrel with its top-mounted bayonet lug/sight and smooth steel-gray-colored surfaces. Of Shortland Pattern/Second Model Brown Bess design, though of smaller scale, as likely made for an Officer as a Fusil/Officer's Musket. Of "Shortland" Brown Bess form, as made with a molded & carved, American Walnut fullstock with a slight lobe, at the tailpipe, a raised-carved beavertail apron, around the barrel tang and a deeply fluted comb, on the buttstock with a wide notch. Unmarked lock with its original gooseneck hammer, long teardrop-finial frizzen spring, a bridled powder-pan and its original frizzen. Retains untouched steel-gray-colored surfaces, en suite with the barrel. American made, Shortland Pattern/Second Model, "Brown Bess Style", brass hardware. Three (3) ramrod pipes-- for its original, trumpet-head, iron ramrod. The trigger guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial and the buttplate with a three-stepped tang. Shortland Pattern flat sideplate with a tail and complete with both its original iron sidebolts. Also, retains its pin-fastened nose-cap and its Shield-type wrist escutcheon with engraved "E.* H." owner's initials, in classic 18th Century Block Characters. In overall fine untouched original flintlock condition with choice, smooth metal and wooden surfaces and a nicely toned age-patina. The stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish, sharp contours and only light signs of use with some scattered handling marks, minor worming and old tight hairlines. Fine barrel with an untouched, smooth, steel-gray-colored age-patina and light scattered patches of discoloration: a fine touch-hole & bore. The lock, en suite with matching untouched steel surfaces and a strong mainspring and fine timing. Untouched brass hardware with pleasing golden-mustard toned surfaces. Complete with its original, trumpet-head, iron ramrod. A Rare example of an American Revolutionary War American "C.O.S." Musket/Fusil, ca. 1770s.  Overall length, 56”.  For similar examples and additional information, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" & George D. Moller's: "American Military Shoulder Arms", vol. 1. Price: $8,775.00
AN EXTREMELY RARE & DESIRABLE BATTLES of LEXINGTON & CONCORD, BUNKER HILL & MONMOUTH REGIMENTALLY MARKED (BRITISH 10th REGT. of FOOT) & (LIKELY AMERICAN CAPTURED/USED?) FIRSTMODEL/LONGLAND PATTERN 1756 BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1765: In overall very good+/fine condition with dark and smooth metal and wooden surfaces and signs of likely American Capture & use. Regulation Pattern, .78 caliber, 46", baluster turned-breech, pin-fastened, smoothbore, iron barrel with its top-mounted bayonet lug/sight and a clear "10th REGT" (Royal Lincolnshire) Regimental Marking, in 18th Century Large Size block characters. The Regimental Marking for the famed British 10th Regt. of Foot which served overseas for 19 years and fought at such famed Battles of the American Revolutionary War, as Lexington & Concord, Bunker Hill and Monmouth, etc. The 10th Regiment of Foot additionally fought in the New York winter campaign of 1776 and at the Battles of Germantown (Pennsylvania) & Rhode Island, before returning to England, in 1778 (please see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Lincolnshire_Regiment). The breech–top also, marked with two (2) Board of Ordnance proof marks and its left side with a "*/I.W.” (John Wilson) maker’s mark-- for the noted Board of Ordnance Contractor and member of the famed Wilson" Gunsmithing Family: John Wilson (Please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “Gunmakers of London…”, pg. 204-205). Retains untouched, gunmetal grey/brown-colored, generally smooth, steel surfaces with some scattered light pitting and patches of discoloration: a forge-bushed touch-hole and a refaced frizzen (indicates likely American Capture & Wartime Use). Regulation-Pattern, thread engraved, P. 1756 lock with its bridled powder-pan, rounded banana-form lockplate and its original thread-engraved gooseneck hammer, rounded frizzen and trefoil finial frizzen-spring. Marked with a clear Crown/"GR" Royal Cypher and with a Crown/Broad Arrow British Board of Ordnance Govt. acceptance mark, under the powder-pan. The tail of the lockplate engraved with a “TOWER” marking, indicating Post-1762 manufacture. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The lockplate, hammer and frizzen with a smooth gunmetal gray age patina with some light patches of discoloration/fine pitting—refaced frizzen and some expected wear to the markings. Fine Board of Ordnance marked, Regulation, Longland Pattern fullstock with molded and carved teardrop borders, around the lock and sideplate mortises, a raised "lobe", at the ramrod entry pipe and a deeply fluted buttstock-comb. The stock with generally sharp contours, smooth surfaces, some scattered light handling marks, 85%+ finish, old tight hairlines/repairs, light abrasions and clearly marked with a Board of Ordnance Storekeeper’s mark, on the right side of the buttstock. Also, marked with a Crown/Numeric Acceptance mark, behind the trigger-guard. Pattern 1756 full brass mounts: the trigger-guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial, the buttplate with a long stepped tang (pitted), a "7/29" Unit/Rack No. marked, shield-type wrist-escutcheon, a raised sideplate with a tail, a pin-fastened nose-cap and four (4) baluster form ramrod pipes for the original iron ramrod: Marked with a matching "7" rack Number. The wrist-escutcheon also, inscribed with "C.A.D." (likely American) owner's initials. Fine hardware/furniture with a golden mustard-toned age patina and sharp contours. In overall very good+/fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with clear Regimental Markings for the famed British 10th Regt. Of Foot (For additional Information, please see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Lincolnshire_Regiment). An Extremely Rare & Historic Example of an American Captured/Used British 10th Regiment Marked Pattern 1756 Longland Pattern Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1765. Overall length, 62". A rare and historic, investment grade Longland Pattern Brown Bess Musket. Price: SOLD
A FINE & SCARCE EARLY 19th CENTURY AFGHAN FLINTLOCK "CAMEL GUN”/JEZAIL CARBINE, ca. 1830: In overall fine untouched condition and of very quality manufacture with a Burl Elmwood stock with numerous brass and Mother of Pearl inlays. Fine quality, round, smoothbore, 30", Turkish-made, .55 caliber, watered-steel/Damascus pattern, band-fastened & sighted barrel, with an integral “Minaret form” rear sight, on it tang and its original copper fore-sight. Retains its original, decoratively fashioned, brass (capucines) barrel-bands of Mideastern form. Very fine quality, Traditional Afghan-type, Burl-wood (Elmwood) fullstock with a distinct "tiger Stripe" figure and a deeply curved Jezail form buttstock with molded & carved accents, around the lock and sidebolt mortises. In original flintlock configuration with its East India, Co. type "Brown Bess" mechanism/lock with an engraved Rampant Lion motif, under the powder-pan and an "1814" date, on its tail. Complete with its original lock components, including its gooseneck hammer, teardrop finial frizzen-spring and rounded frizzen. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Finely engraved iron trigger-guard with geometric pattern engravings overall and a central embossed floral applique, on its bow. Retains its original iron trigger, both of its sling-swivels and its iron sidebolts: a buffalo horn buttplate with Mother of Pearl dot/pellet inlays. Extensively adorned/embellished, overall with numerous sheet brass, Camel Bone, brass wire and & Mother of Pearl: the brass inlays with golden toned surfaces, en suite with the barrel-bands/capucines. In overall fine untouched condition: the stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish, minor shrinkage at the lock mortise and only some light scattered handling marks and expected signs of use. Smooth iron surfaces, on the barrel and lock with sharp contours, 85%+ polish, clear markings and a fine bore and touch-hole. A very fine quality and scarce example of an early 19th Century Afghan Flintlock Jezail Carbine, ca. 1830. Complete with its original iron ramrod with a chiselled tip. Overall length, approx. 44". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Price: $2,775.00
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 the breech-top with Board of Ordnance proof marks and the left edge with a sunken “LG” "Liege” gunsmith’s maker's mark (please see De Witt Bailey’s: “Pattern Dates…”, pg. 7). Regulation Pattern 1756 "Liege" lock with single screw behind the cock and marked with a "shaded" "TOWER" and with a worn Crown "GR" beneath the powder-pan (for more info. on these markings, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 66). The rounded gooseneck hammer of early "Wartime" production" with a slotted spur. In original flintlock configuration with original lock components in mechanically 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 discoloration/pitting near the breech. The lock, en suite with a matching, untouched brown-gray patination with visible “TOWER” markings and a worn, though visible, Crown Royal Cypher. Complete with its iron button-head ramrod and both of its sling swivels. Regulation “Liege Contract” brass hardware with an even mustard-tone: four brass ramrod pipes, a vacant brass wrist escutcheon, a flat sideplate with tail; and the buttplate with a short three stepped tang of Liege Design. 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: the top of the comb with a working-period American leather cheek-piece (smooth supple leather surfaces and of fine craftsmanship). Marked with two Board of Ordnance acceptance marks behind the trigger-guard and the right face of the butt with a visible Storekeeper's mark: also marked with a hand carved "2x2" Unit? marking (indicates likely American Use). In overall very good original flintlock condition. The stock with sharp contours, 75% finish, some handling marks, missing slivers on the fore-stock, small abrasions & gouges and minor old repairs. 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. (Includes a Custom made Aluminum Carrying Case). Price: $11,775.00
A SCARCE 1777 "TULLE" ARSENAL MUSKET Du MARINE De MARINE/COLONIALE, ca. 1780: In overall fine, cleaned, original flintlock condition. The 44 3/4", regulation pattern, band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .74 caliber barrel with a bottom-mounted bayonet lug and bright steel surfaces with a fine touch-hole and smooth bright finish. Fine lock of standard Model 1777 configuration with cleaned surfaces, a rounded lockplate, a reinforced rounded hammer and its removable brass powder-pan: the exterior lacking its Royal "Tulle", arsenal marking, however the inner surface is marked with a “M. MUNIER” Tulle maker’s mark. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring, fine timing and its original components. Walnut fullstock with full BRASS regulation Model 1777 "Musket Du Marine/Colonial" mounts: three barrel bands—the middle band of iron, the brass & iron trigger-guard with shorter teardrop finials of Model 1777-type: the rear with vestigial finger-grips, a flat "S"-shaped sideplate and a screw-fastened buttplate. The mounts all bear a Crown/“J” Tulle Arsenal inspector’s mark. In overall fine, cleaned, original flintlock condition. The barrel retains very smooth silver-gray surfaces with no visible exterior markings and virtually no pitting. The lock in functional order with matching “bright” surfaces. The stock with smooth, dark surfaces, 85% finish an American added raised “beavertail” apron, at the barrel tang and some light scattered handling marks, abrasions and tight hairlines: the left side of the butt without a raised cheek-piece. Fine hardware with a smooth and bright patina: clear Arsenal inspector’s marks. A fine example of an extremely scarce, Mdl. 1777 Musket Du Marine/du Bord/Colonial, ca. 1780. Retains its iron ramrod and both its sling swivels. The type of Musket imported by Virginia in 1786—for its State Militia. For other similar examples, please see William Gilkerson's: "Boarder's Away" vol. 2. Price: $7,750.00
A VERY GOOD & SCARCE AMERICAN-USED AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1774 "CHARLEVILLE" MUSKET, dtd. 1775: In overall very good, original flintlock condition. Regulation, 44 3/4", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .72 caliber barrel with a bottom-mounted bayonet lug and marked with a "D" French “Charleville” Arsenal marking and with a (17)"75" Manufacture Date, on the left side of the breech-top. The lock of regulation French Model 1774 configuration with its rounded lockplate, original rounded & reinforced hammer, Squared-toe frizzen and rounded iron powder-pan. Retains untouched, lightly toned & patinated, lightly pitted, steel surfaces. Marked with a visible "Charleville" Arsenal marking and with an Arsenal mark, under the powder-pan; and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing. Regulation, Model 1774, full iron mounts: three (3), spring-retained, iron barrel-bands: the middle band with the correct forward lip and its original sling swivel. The upper band missing its brass, blade-type fore-sight and the rear band with a replaced ramrod retaining screw: the muzzle with a replaced Bayonet-retaining "hook". Regulation-model 1774 trigger-guard with a short teardrop forward finial and its sling-swivel & stud. A flat "S"-shaped sideplate with both sidebolts: marked with a "P.T." American? Inspector's Mark and with a French Arsenal marking. Screw-fastened buttplate with short top finial and a Trumpet-head iron ramrod. The mounts with matching untouched, smooth, steel surfaces. In overall very good, original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth, steel-gray-colored, surfaces, clear markings, scattered discoloration/pitting and a very good touch hole & bore. The lock in mechanically functional order with matching, steel surfaces and a visible “Charleville” marking: complete and with its original components. Regulation French Model 1774, molded & carved, walnut fullstock with untouched dark surfaces, 75%+ finish, scattered handling marks, tight age-cracks/hairlines and the expected signs of military use/wear. The left side of the buttstock with an inscribed with an "I.L" Soldier's initials, in classic 18th Century American form. Very good hardware with various French Arsenal inspector's marks and matching, steel-gray surfaces, en suite with the barrel and lock. A very good example of a scarce American Revolutionary War “Battle Used” French Mdl. 1774 Charleville Musket, ca. 1775. Overall length, 59". A scarce Model of French Musket with original total production of only approx. 23,000 guns. Additionally, the Model 1774 was most “modern model of long-arm” supplied by France, to aid the Americans, during the Revolutionary War. For a similar example & additional information, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”. Price: HOLD
A VERY RARE COLONIAL/AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN TIGER MAPLE STOCKED FLINTLOCK BUCK & BALL "JAEGER RIFLE" ca. 1750: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition and of Very Rare Colonial American make. Round, .72 caliber, 38", Smoothbore, iron barrel with a blade type foresight and an “F.S.” maker’s mark, on its breech-top. {The marking possibly that of "Frederick Sell"? of Maryland & Pennsylvania, who was an active Riflesmith before and during the American Revolution. (Please see R. E. Gardner’s: “Small Arms Makers...”, pg. 173 & M. L. Brown’s: "Firearms in Colonial America…”, pg. 408)}. Retains very good untouched steel surfaces with light scattered discoloration, expected signs of use, wear and patches of salt & pepper: a very good touch-hole and bore. Molded and carved, reddish-brown-colored, Colonial made Nicely figured & Striped Tiger Maple fullstock of Colonial American/"Pennsylvania-German", slightly crude, Jaeger Rifle form. The buttstock with a simple raised carved cheek-piece, on its left side, accented by slightly coarsely scribed, incised-carved, flutes & vine scrolls of traditional "Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle form". Also, adorned with matching slightly coarse incised carved, thread borders, around the moldings, mounts and the lock and sideplate mortises. The stock with sharp contours, signs of use, wear, scattered abrasions handling marks and tight hairlines/old repairs. Complete with its original sliding wooden patchbox-cover of slightly crude American form and made with an unusual, edge-mounted, internal spring-release. In original flintlock configuration with its unsigned, rounded, musket-type, dark-colored, Dutch-style, flintlock mechanism with its original lock components. Rounded gooseneck hammer, a bridled rounded early waterproof powder-pan and its original curled-tail frizzen with an arrowhead finial frizzen-spring. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Retains, dark & untouched, smooth, steel surfaces with scattered patches of discoloration, age-stains, light wear and patination. Full Brass mounts of Colonial American form: as made with a combination of American made and Recycled European hardware. The Screw-fastened trigger-guard of Dutch/German "Musket" form (Please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons...") with simple pointed/arrowhead finials and a piercing for its rear sling-swivel. Three (3) barrel-form sheet-brass American ramrod-pipes: the entry pipe with sculpted finial of "Kentucky Rifle" design. A Plain screw-fastened Dutch Musket-type buttplate with a rounded finial and a slot for the patch-box-cover. A simple S-shaped, flat, American sheet brass sideplate with both of its iron sidebolts. Original plain wooden ramrod of American form and retains both its iron sling-swivels: horn forend-cap. Very good mounts with nicely patinated golden-mustard-colored surfaces. A Very Rare example of a Colonial American (Maryland?/Pennsylvania?) Flintlock Smoothbore/"Buck & Ball" Transitional "Jaeger Rifle", ca. 1750. In overall very good+/fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces, patches of discoloration/salt & pepper and light wear. The lock with untouched dark surfaces ad fine mechanics. Very good, molded and Incised-carved, nicely Figured Tiger Maple stock with sharp contours and 85%+ finish. Overall length 53". For similar examples and additional information, please see George Shumway's: "Rifles of Colonial America" vol. 1, pg. 90-91, M. L. Brown’s: Firearms in Colonial America…” & G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”. Price: POR
A VERY GOOD WAR OF 1812/NAPOLEONIC WAR PERIOD P. 1796 THIRD MODEL/INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1800: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. Regulation, 39 1/4", pin-fastened, round, .75 caliber, iron barrel with its top-mounted bayonet-lug/sight and baluster turned breech. The breech-top, marked with two (2) 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 and teardrop finial frizzen spring. Engraved with a sharp Crown/"GR" Royal Cypher and a clear Crown/Broad Arrow acceptance mark, under the powder-pan. Clearly marked "TOWER", behind the hammer. In overall very good original flintlock condition with smooth metal and wooden surfaces. 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 a strong mainspring and fine timing: fine bore & touch-hole. Complete with both of its original sling swivels and its iron button-head ramrod. A nice War of 1812/Napoleonic War Period India Pattern/Third Model Brown Bess Musket, dtd. 1806. Overall length, 55". Price: $3,875.00
A VERY GOOD EARLY/MID- 19th CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN (MOROCCAN/ALGERIAN) SNAPHAUNCE KABYLE "CAMEL" GUN, ca. 1830: In overall very good untouched condition. Octagonal to round, Native-made, , 50", sighted, steel .60 caliber, smoothbore, brass-band-fastened, iron barrel. North African (Moroccan/Algerian), molded and carved, dark-colored, hardwood, fullstock with a flared, flat, triangular butt-stock with pierced sheet-brass appliqués and decorative brass nails, on both sides. Retains an untouched -patina with deeply toned surfaces, light scattered handling marks, hairlines/age-cracks, expected signs of use and wear. Original, "Dutch/English lock", Snaphaunce mechanism with chiseled and sculpted exterior lock components. Gooseneck hammer, its original round-face-bolster powder-pan and matching square-back frizzen of classic Snaphaunce configuration: In very good untouched condition with dark & smooth, gunmetal toned, steel surfaces, expected signs of use and patches of discoloration/surface oxidation. Complete with its three (3) original sidebolts and its original chiseled frizzen-spring: out of timing with a strong mainspring. Classic Moroccan/Algerian style, pierced steel trigger-guard with a small circular bow and its iron trigger with distinct "C" shaped curve. Untouched steel surfaces and complete with its numerous engraved & pierced, sheet-brass & steel barrel-bands (capucines) and its turned and its original chiseled iron ramrod. In overall very good untouched condition: the barrel with a smooth steel-gray/brown age patina, patches of discoloration and the expected signs of use. The stock, with scattered handling marks, abrasions and very nice sheet-brass adornments. Of very good quality; and a classic example of a North African (Moroccan/Algerian) Kabyle/Camel Gun, ca. 1830. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Overall length, approx. 63 1/2". Price: $1,475.00
US MODEL 1816 TYPE II CONTRACT MUSKET, by “L. EVANS”, dtd. 1827: Of standard configuration, with a 42" round, band-fastened barrel with top mounted bayonet lug and very clear "US” & “US” proof-marks at the breech-top and the tang with an "1827" date. Regulation US Model 1816 Springfield lock with a sharp "W.L. EVENS/V. FORGE” and Spread Eagle marking, under the powder-pan and an “1827" & “US”, on the tail. Retains 45% mottled casehardening colors with smooth steel surfaces and fine markings. Original hammer en suite; and correctly marked, on the underside of the powder-pan with a "." inspector’s mark; and the external screw-heads stamped with an "S" inspector’s mark. US Model 1816 American Walnut fullstock of Regulation form, as made without a comb. Generally sharp contours and some evidence of martial use and handling with scattered dents, abrasions, hairlines and old chips. Retains approx. 85%+ finish with visible oval cartouche & “V”, behind the sideplate. Regulation Mdl. 1816/22 Type II full iron hardware: the trigger-guard with an integral sling swivel, on its bow and the three barrel bands and buttplate with matching steel surfaces. In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The iron parts with a smooth steel-gray patina without significant blemishes or wear. The barrel with a very good touch-hole and clear markings. Complete and original lock with a crisp action and clear markings. Overall length 56". Button-head iron ramrod. A nice example of an original "Armory Bright" US Model 1816/22 Type II Contract Musket, dtd. 1827. Price: $3,250.00
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 RARE & EARLY COLONIAL NEW ENGLAND AMERICAN DOGLOCK MUSKET/LONG-FOWLER, ca. 1680: In overall fine+/very fine condition with only light signs of use and handling. Heavy, three-stage, unmarked, American made?, octagonal-to-round, sighted, 54", pin-fastened, smoothbore, .75 caliber, iron barrel with smooth, "tarred", steel surfaces and a fine touch-hole and bore. Molded and nicely carved, American Cherry wood fullstock of Late-17th century New England Fowler form with a slight “Fish Belly", triangular buttstock with a deeply fluted comb. Simple raised & molded carvings, around the mounts and lock; and the barrel tang with a nicely carved floral-spray apron, of early New England form. Made without a sideplate or a buttplate, as of 17th Century American manufacture (Please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons..."). Long Slender forestock, en suite with nicely sculpted contours. Retains fine, smooth, wooden surfaces with 85%+ finish, scattered light abrasions, scattered worming and minor old repairs/tight hairlines. American made, 17th Century, plain, sheet-iron and brass mounts: three (3) barrel-form brass ramrod pipes and a screw-fastened wrought iron trigger-guard with a simply sculpted bow and decoratively pointed finials. Of Early New England (Mass./Conn.) design with a distinctive buttstock profile and made without a buttplate or a sideplate. Also, made with an undermounted barrel-tang-screw of 17th Century design. Very good mounts/hardware with untouched gunmetal-toned steel and light mustard toned brass surfaces with light scattered signs of use/wear and rust-patination. Unmarked, American Made?, "English" Doglock mechanism of Late-17th Century form with a flat lockplate with its three (3) original iron sidebolts and its original Double-Throat Hammer/“Dog” with its rear safety-“catch” and correlating notch, on the hammer's rear. Flat, beveled lockplate with its original, faceted and bridle-less powder-pan and its original square-back frizzen of early form. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very fine timing. Retains smooth gunmetal toned, lightly discolored, smooth, steel lock surfaces. In overall fine+/very fine condition with only light wear/signs of use, rarely seen on these often hard used "Muskets" of the Early Colonial Period. The barrel with smooth, dark, gunmetal-toned, steel surfaces with 75%+ tarred finish and sharp contours: a fine touch hole and bore. The stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish, light scattered handling marks, tight hairlines/minor old repairs and scattered worming from storage: The barrel-tang with a finely carved "Late Jacobean Style" raised floral decoration—of classic 17th Century "English" form. Very Fine lock, barrel and furniture with matching, lightly patinated, smooth, steel surfaces with patches of scattered discoloration. Plain, flared-tip, wooden ramrod with several old repairs. A very scarce and nicely preserved example of an Early Colonial American (New England) Doglock Musket/Fowler, ca. 1680. The type of "Dual Purpose" Musket/Fowler, used in many Early English Colonial settlements of North America, etc. Overall length approx., 70”. For similar examples and additional information, please see M. L. Brown’s: “Firearms in Colonial America…”, Claude Blair’s: “European and American Arms…”, H. L. Peterson’s: “The Treasury of the Gun” & G. Moller's: "American Military Shoulder Arms" Price: SOLD
A GOOD+ US MODEL 1816 TYPE II CONTRACT MUSKET, by “H. OSBORNE”, ca. 1825: Of standard configuration, with a 42" round, band-fastened, .69 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with top mounted bayonet lug and faint/visible proof-marks, at the left side of the breech. Regulation US Model 1816 Springfield lock with a visible/worn "SPRINGFIELD” marking, under the angled brass powder-pan . The Marking is that of H. Osborne of Springfield, Mass, who had a Contract to produce US Model 1816 Muskets. (For Additional Information & Pictures, Please see Norm Flaydermnan's: Guide to Antique American Firearms..." & Robert M. Reilly's: "United States Martial Flintlocks...", pg. 102) Retains generally smooth steel surfaces with scattered discoloration, wear and pitting: worn/visible markings. Original lock components with its Reinforced hammer, teardrop finial frizzen-spring and its angled brass powder-pan. Also, made with an unusual Brass Trigger--- perhaps for Naval Use? And correctly marked, on the underside of the powder-pan with an illegible inspector’s/assembly mark;, en suite with the markings, on several of the external screw-heads. Regulation form, American Black Walnut, US Model 1816 fullstock of, as made without a comb. Very good stock with dark and untouched wooden surfaces, sharp contours, evidence of martial use and handling. Scattered dents, abrasions, hairlines; and retains approx. 85%+ finish. Regulation Mdl. 1816/22 Type II full iron hardware: the trigger-guard with an (replaced) integral sling swivel, on its bow and the three barrel bands and buttplate with matching "bright" steel surfaces. In overall good+ original flintlock condition. The iron parts with a smooth steel-gray patina, signs of use, wear and scattered pitting. The barrel, en suite with a very good touch-hole and bore: visible markings, on the breech. In original flintlock configuration with a strong mainspring and very good timing.. Overall length 56". (Later?) Button-head iron ramrod. A nice example of an original "Armory Bright" US Model 1816/22 Type II Contract Musket, by "H. Osborne" of Springfield, Mass., ca. 1825. Price: $1,975.00
A FINE+ AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1766/68 "CHARLEVILLE" OFFICER'S FUSIL/MUSKET, ca. 1770: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition with choice steel surfaces/markings. The Regulation length, 44 3/4", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .73 caliber barrel with a bottom-mounted bayonet lug. The breech-top with a "D" Chartleville Arsenal Marking. The unmarked lock of standard French Model 1763 configuration with a flat lockplate, its original reinforced hammer, curled-tail frizzen and teardrop finial frizzen-spring: markings effaced. In mechanically functional original with a strong mainspring, fine timing and its original lock components. Smooth, steel surfaces, en suite with barrel & mounts with 85% polish and sharp contours, little signs of use or wear. Very Fine walnut fullstock with sharp contours, 95% finish and only some light scattered handling marks. Full iron, regulation Model 1766/68 mounts: three barrel bands -- the rear band of Regulation Mdl. 1766/68 design with the “spring improvement" of 1768-1773. The trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and its original rear sling-swivel-stud. Screw-fastened buttplate and flat "S"-shaped sideplate with both of its iron sidebolts. In overall fine+, original flintlock condition with choice steel & wooden surfaces. The barrel retains a smooth, gunmetal-toned patina with a fine touch-hole & bore. Very Fine stock with smooth, dark-colored walnut surfaces, 95%+ finish and light signs of use/handling. Fine hardware with gunmetal-gray, surfaces, en suite with the barrel and lock. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Period French Mdl. 1766/68 “Charleville” Officer's Musket/Fusil, ca. 1770. Complete with its original button-tip iron ramrod and its forward sling swivel. Overall length 59 3/4". For similar examples and additional information, please see George C. Neumann: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”, pg. 99, Bill Ahearn’s: “Muskets of the Revolution” & M. L. Brown’s: “Firearms in Colonial America…”. Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD MAPLE STOCK HUDSON VALLEY LONG FOWLER, ca. 1750: In overall very good, dark, “attic” original flintlock condition. Long, two-stage, pin-fastened, sighted, English-made, Crown/”IW” marked, 56", smoothbore, .75 caliber barrel with two (2), early, London Gunmaker, Co. proof-marks and a deeply russet-toned, untouched, patina with a very good touch-hole. Classic, Hudson Valley New York form, Molded and simply carved, Maple fullstock with a pronounced and a deeply fluted comb with a drop to the somewhat primitively contoured, triangular-form butt-stock. A long, slender and graceful forestock with a lobe, at the muzzle-tip. Of classic Colonial American form, as made with an unmarked, recycled, Longland/1st Mdl. Brown Bess lock with its thread-engraved gooseneck hammer, traces of its effaced Royal markings, a matching rounded frizzen and an associated/American-made trefoil-finial frizzen-spring: bridled rounded powder-pan. Retains dark, rust-patinated and lightly pitted, iron surfaces with scattered patches of discoloration and roughness. Colonial-American manufactured, engraved and embossed, full, brass mounts: a screw-fastened buttplate with a stepped tang with a long pointed finial. (4) sheet-brass ramrod pipes, an embossed, figure-8 wrist escutcheon, a raised acorn finial trigger-guard with a deeply fluted bow: of classic Hudson Valley form; and a scroll-engraved, openwork type sideplate with both of its sidebolts. In overall very good+ “attic” untouched original flintlock condition with the expected signs of use and wear. The barrel with generally smooth, chocolate brown, steel surfaces, clear markings, a very good touch-hole and signs of use and wear. The lock with matching, untouched, dark, steel surfaces with scattered discoloration pitting and wear. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The stock with 75%+ finish, sharp contours and richly oxidized, untouched surfaces. Of classic Colonial American “Backwoods Gunsmith” styling with some expected scattered handling marks, abrasions, shrinkage, tight hairlines and minor old chips/gouges. Richly toned, brass hardware with a dark, brown-mustard age patina: patches of wear and age-staining. Complete with its Colonial American, flared-tip, iron ramrod. Overall length, 72". A classic example of an “attic” untouched, original length Colonial Period New York Hudson Valley Fowler, ca. 1750. For similar examples and additional information, please see G. C. Neumann’s: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. & Tom Grinslade’s: “Flintlock Fowlers…”, pg. 134-165. Price: SOLD
	ORIGINAL 18th-EARLY 19th CENTURY MUSKET & PISTOL GUN-FLINTS, ca. 1700-1800: In overall very good+, untouched condition. Of various sizes with minor varioations in shape, etc. Of English & French/Dutch origin/form; and some with minor imperfections/chips. Fine original 18th/early 19th Century Examples, ca. 1700-1800. Price: $20.00 (each)
A VERY GOOD & UNTOUCHED AMERICAN-MADE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD CARTRIDGE BOX w/ ITS ORIGINAL LEATHER WAIST-BELT, ca. 1770s: In overall very good+ attic untouched condition with smooth, finely aged, dark-colored, lightly crazed and oxidized, supple, leather surfaces. Of typical American Revolutionary War Period design and of leather and wood construction with its original wooden (Poplar-wood?) cartridge-block with a Four- Ten - Ten, .72 caliber, “Charleville” cartridge-hole configuration. Black leather-covered outer surfaces with its original, hand-sewn & iron nail retained rectangular Rain-flap with hand-sewn stitching and matching oxidized and aged, leather surfaces. The center of the Rain-Flap with a finely embossed, pin-retained, sheet-steel, Moravian Star with untouched, lightly oxidized and rust-patinated surfaces, of typical American Revolutionary War design. In overall very good+ attic untouched condition with generally smooth & supple leather surfaces with expected signs of use, scattered crazing and abrasions. The cartridge-block with finely oxidized and aged wooden surfaces, en suite with signs of use: fine cartridge holes with oxidized interior surfaces and minor chips/abrasions. Very good (hemp?) stitching with tight seams, minor losses and an untouched age-patina. A classic example of a Revolutionary War Period American Cartridge Box, ca. 1770s. Measures approx.: 9 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Complete with its Original, hand-sewn, dark-brown-colored, Leather Waist-Belt with matching, attic-untouched, leather surfaces. The belt of classic American Revolutionary War American design with hand-sewn (hemp?) stitching with slightly irregular hand-made outer contours. Retains smooth, supple, leather surfaces and is complete with its matching hand-sewn loop and tongue. The tongue with its original wrought-iron buckle with matching, untouched iron surfaces. In overall very good+ attic-untouched condition with expected signs of use, wear and age. A rare example of a Complete American Revolutionary War Period American Soldier's Cartridge Box & Waist-Belt, ca. 1770s. *** Recently discovered in an Eastern, Mass. Home. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann's: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution” & Neumann's & F. Kravic's: "Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED PERCUSSION CONVERTED “TRADE GUN TYPE” FOWLER, by “R. PERRY”, ca. 1820: In overall very good Percussion converted condition with dark, untouched, steel surfaces & nicely patinated and engraved brass mounts. Fine American walnut/cherry? fullstock with sharp contours and a rich, dark, reddish-brown age-patina. Octagonal-to-round, 38", sighted, (.60 cal), smoothbore, key-fastened barrel with two London “Tower” private proofmarks and a “LONDON” address, on the breech. Retains dark untouched surfaces with some expected light pitting, at the bolster/breech, wear and discoloration. Nicely carved “Trade Grade” type walnut fullstock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish and simple raised carvings, around the lock mortise and the sidebolts. Fine stock with various minor handling marks and general signs of use. Untouched, mustard toned, Trade Gun type, full brass mounts: two (2) barrel form ramrod pipes, a screw-fastened Buttplate with an acanthus-leaf-etched upper finial and the Trade-style trigger-guard with an urn-form bow and pointed finials. Percussion converted lightly engraved, lock/mechanism with matching, deeply toned, steel surfaces and a "R. PERRY" marking on its face. Richard Perry of Birmingham, UK worked at Bull Street, 1760 (Please see E. Heer's: "Der Neue Stockel", vol. 2, pg. 943). Complete with its original lock components with a drum & nipple percussion bolster, its original nipple, engraved dolphin form Percussion hammer with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Original wooden ramrod and in overall very good+ untouched condition and a nice example of a “Trade type”/“Indian Trade" type Fowler, ca. 1820. An unusually well-preserved example of an often hard-used type of gun. For similar examples and additional information, please see. Charles Hansen's: "The Northwest Gun" & T. Grinslade’s: “Flintlock Fowlers…”. Recently discovered in Westchester Co., New York Overall length, 54". Price: $1,875.00
A VERY GOOD WAR OF 1812/NAPOLEANIC WAR PERIOD UNIT MARKED ENGLISH LARGE/MUSKET-BORE (.75 cal.) CARBINE w/ EXPERIMENTAL? DOGLOCK REAR SAFETY, ca. 1800: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The round, pin-fastened, .75 caliber (Musket Bore), 33”, smoothbore, sighted barrel with baluster-turned breech, two Board of Ordnance proof marks, a bottom-mounted bayonet-lug and a brass blade-type fore-sight. Regulation Pattern English Walnut fullstock of with a pronounced comb and a raised beavertail apron, at the barrel tang. Marked behind the trigger-guard and on the buttstock with various Board of Ordnance Inspector’s marks: the right side of the buttstock with an 1806 dtd. Storekeeper’s Mark and the left side with various Rack/Unit markings, behind the sideplate. The P. 1796 lock with a gooseneck hammer and a convex lockplate marked with a Crown/GR Royal Cypher and with a Crown/Broad Arrow Board of Ordnance Acceptance mark, under the bridled powder-pan. Also, marked with a “TOWER” behind the gooseneck hammer with an Experimental? Doglock-type rear safety catch. Full brass hardware of regulation India pattern/3rd Modle Brown Bess design: the buttplate with a stepped & pin-fastened finial (marked with a “100”, “47” & “136” Rack/Unit Numbers. Three ramrod pipes for the buttonhead iron rammer. A pin-fastened nose-cap and the trigger-guard with a flat hazelnut finial. A raised “S” shaped sideplate and complete with both its sidebolts. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp markings and smooth, richly toned, russet colored, steel surfaces with light scattered pitting/discoloration: a very good touch-hole. The lock with matching steel surfaces and its original components. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing. The stock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours, clear inspector’s marks and the expected signs of use, handling and storage. A very unusual example of an English Experimental? Large/Musket-Bore Flintlock Carbine, ca. 1800: for likely Sea Service Use, as made without the Saddle Bar, typically seen on Cavalry Carbines. Complete with both of its sling-swivels. For similar type guns, please see, H. L. Blackmore’s: “British Military Firearms 1650-1850”, pg. 100. Overall length, 48 1/2”. Price: $4,250.00
A VERY GOOD GEORGIAN-COLONIAL/FRENCH & INDIAN WAR PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK FOWLER, by WILLIAM HENSHAW, ca. 1750: In overall very good+, generally untouched original flintlock condition. Fine quality, long, round, smoothbore, key-fastened, 41 1/2", (12 Ga.)/.75 caliber, steel barrel. Slightly flared muzzle, a silver foresight and two (2) early London Gunmaker, Co. proof-marks. A very good touch-hole with signs of use and generally smooth, dark, russet-toned, steel surfaces with some scattered light patches of rust-staining/discoloration and the breech-top with a virtually illegible “LONDON” address, within a (worn) balloon-type border. Retains an untouched, deeply toned, chocolate age patina with some light discoloration and expected fine pitting, at the touch-hole/breech. Molded, checkered and carved, nicely figured, dark, English Walnut fullstock of classic mid-18th Century Georgian form. Sculpted and fluted comb with its original, dark leather cheek-piece with smooth and supple surfaces with some minor/expected crazing. Raised carvings around the mounts, lock and sideplate mortises. Fully Embossed and engraved brass mounts with untouched mustard-toned surfaces. The trigger-guard with an acanthus leaf forward finial and an engraved “Tudor Rose” on its bow. The buttplate with a stepped and finely scroll engraved tang. Three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes and a finely checkered wrist. Made without a sideplate and retains both of its original sidebolts. The lock with generally smooth steel surfaces, approx. 65%+ polish and clearly engraved with a "W. HENSHAW" maker’s signature, under the bridle-less powder-pan. William Henshaw I, of London, UK, was the founder of the famed “Henshaw” gunsmith family; and is recorded working, ca. 1725-1753 (please see H. L. Blackmore’s: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 112). In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring, fine timing and thread-engraved borders. Matching rounded gooseneck hammer, frizzen and trefoil finial frizzen-spring. In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. The barrel with sharp contours, a richly toned age-patina, visible proof-marks and a very good touch-hole. Fine walnut fullstock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours, minor working-life repairs and a nicely sculpted and delicate forestock with a slightly flared muzzle. The expected minor handling marks and signs of use and light wear. Complete with its flared tip wooden ramrod. A very nice example of a French & Indian War/Colonial Period English Flintlock Fowler, by the noted mid-18th Century London gunsmith, William Henshaw I. For similar examples and additional information, please see G. W. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”. Overall length, 58". Price: $6,975.00
AN EXTREMELY RARE 15th-16TH CENTURY ENGLISH "TUDOR PERIOD" LONGBOW, ca. 1450-1500: In overall very good+/fine untouched oxidized condition and of classic English 15th-16th Century form with a finely carved, Yew-wood bow of Traditional English form. The outer bow-surfaces carved with a flattened & smooth facade and the convex interior surfaces with a generally smooth and oxidized wooden age-patina. Of Traditional, carved, single-piece, Yew-wood, "English", construction with a very slightly curved body with an overall sharp attention to balance and symmetry. The ends with their integrally carved rounded/dowel-form string-attachments/terminals-- for the Bow-string (absent). In overall very good+/fine, richly oxidized and patinated condition with the expected signs of age and use storage: scattered light abrasions, scuffs and stains, etc. The body of the bow with light-colored, generally smooth, naturally aged and stained, wooden surfaces with a distinct grain-pattern, scattered abrasions, handling marks and signs of age, use & wear. A very rare example of an original 15th-16th Century English "Tudor Period" Longbow, ca. 1450-1500. Overall length, 67 3/4". The English Longbow is perhaps England's most famous weapon and has left an indelible impression on Popular Culture, as it was the weapon of Choice of the famed "Robin Hood". It was, prior to the advent of Firearms, one of the most effective weapons of the Medieval Period; and helped make England a European Power and the Victor of the 100 Years War, etc. An Extremely Rare Original Surviving Example of these All-Wood Bows, which prior to the mid-19th Century, complete examples were believed to be virtually non-existent. Since then, only a small number of Complete Bows have been discovered, perhaps the largest grouping being, on board Henry VIII's Flag-Ship, the "Mary Rose" which sank, at the "Battle of the Solent", in 1545. Also, as late as 1776, in a Feb. 11th letter written to Charles Lee, Benjamin Franklin thought it might be best to arm some American Troops, fighting in the Revolutionary War with Longbows, due to their effectiveness, rate-of-fire and relative inexpensive manufacture costs (Please see: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-22-02-0207). For similar examples and additional information, please see Claude Blair’s: “European & American Arms…” & Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey’s: “The Crossbow”. Price: HOLD
A VERY GOOD WAR OF 1812/NAPOLEONIC PERIOD (P. 1809) THIRD MODEL BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1810: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Regulation Pattern, 39", .75 caliber, pin-fastened round, smoothbore barrel with its original top mounted bayonet-lug/sight. The left side of the breech with two (2) British, Board of Ordnance, {Crown/(GR/V) & Crown/Cross Scepters} proof marks and the tang with a Crown/9? Ordnance marking. English walnut fullstock of Regulation Third Model/India Pattern form with a raised-carved beavertail apron behind the barrel tang, a deeply fluted comb on the buttstock and a pronounced lobe, on the handrail. Retains 85%+ finish, sharp contours and is marked with various Board of Ordnance Crown inspector’s marks behind the sideplate, in the ramrod-channel and behind the trigger-guard. Also marked with an 1809? Dtd. Storekeeper’s mark. Good+ wooden surfaces with a lightly toned smooth patina, some minor handling marks and expected signs of use and wear: the base of the buttstock with filled repairs/filled wormholes. Untouched, regulation Pattern, full brass hardware: the trigger guard with a flat hazelnut forward finial, a raised "S" shaped sideplate, a screw-fastened buttplate with a three-stepped finial, its original pin-fastened fore-end-cap and three (3) baluster-type ramrod pipes. Pattern 1809 Board of Ordnance marked lockplate with a clear Crown/"GR" Royal Cypher and a Broad Arrow acceptance mark, beneath the bridled powder-pan. The tail of the lock marked "Tower". Untouched russet-toned surfaces with scattered discoloration/fine pitting. Complete with its Double-throated hammer, teardrop finial frizzen spring and its bridled powder-pan, en suite. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The barrel with chocolate-brown toned, steel surfaces, clear markings and sharp contours. In original flintlock configuration with a fine touch-hole and the expected signs of military use. The brass hardware with an untouched “mustard” age patina and complete with its button-head iron ramrod (partially broken and in the channel) and both of its sling swivels. A very nice example of a War of 1812 Period Third Model/India Pattern Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1810. Overall length 56". Price: $3,275.00
A VERY GOOD AMERICAN-USED REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATTERN 1777 SECOND MODEL/SHORTLAND BROWN BESS MUSKET, ca. 1777: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Regulation length, 42", iron, .78 caliber, pin-fastened, smoothbore, barrel with its top-mounted bayonet lug/sight and smooth, cleaned, steel-gray-colored iron surfaces with very sharp "Center-line" proof-marks and a deep sighting-groove, on its Crown marked tang. Regulation Shortland Pattern English Walnut fullstock with a raised-carved beavertail apron, around the barrel tang, a pronounced lobe at the tail pipe and a deeply fluted comb, on the buttstock. The right side of the buttstock with the vestige of a non-dated (Revolutionary War Period) Storekeeper's mark. Also, marked with a Crown/Numeric Board of Ordnance Acceptance mark, behind the trigger guard and with a Stockmaker’s mark, behind the sideplate. Regulation Pattern 1777 lock with its correct “Wartime” notched gooseneck hammer and teardrop-finial frizzen spring. Bridled powder-pan and original frizzen with untouched steel surfaces. Faintly marked/Colonial American Effaced? Crown/GR Royal Cypher and with a Crown/Broad Arrow Acceptance mark, under the powder pan. The tail of the lockplate marked "Tower, en suite". Pattern P. 1777 Shortland Pattern/Second Model brass hardware of early (Pre-1778/9) form: four baluster-type ramrod pipes, the second pipe Not of “Pratt’s Improvement” design; and dates this Musket's manufacture to be Before, ca. 1778/79. The trigger guard with a raised hazelnut forward finial and the buttplate with its pin-fastened stepped tang. A Flat sideplate with a tail, two (2) iron sidebolts and an Unmarked shield-type wrist escutcheon: pin-fastened nose-cap. In overall very good original flintlock condition with a nicely toned age-patina to the cleaned metal and wooden surfaces. The stock with 75%+ finish, sharp contours, an old peg-repaired wrist-crack, tight hairlines, old repairs/refinishing and the expected signs of use, wear and handling. Some scattered abrasions and minor loss of finish. The barrel and lock, en suite with smooth, cleaned, steel surfaces with a light age-patina and scattered patches of discoloration and salt & pepper. Very good lock with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The brass hardware with pleasing golden-mustard toned surfaces. Complete with its button-head ramrod and both of its sling-swivels long-removed (a Common Colonial American Practice, during the Revolutionary War). A nice example of an Early American Revolutionary War Production & possibly American Used Second Model/Shortland Pattern 1777 Brown Bess Musket, ca. 1777. ***For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann's: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 65. Overall length, 58. Price: HOLD
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 FINE QUALITY SPANISH/NEAPOLITAN MIQUELET FOWLER w/ ORIGINAL SLING, ca. 1770: In overall fine+, original “flintlock” condition. Chisled and finely sculpted “Spanish” Miquelet (Patilla) type flintlock mechanism with 85+% polish and sharp contours. “Spanish type”, 38 1/2", round, smoothbore, band-fastened, iron, .72 caliber barrel with a finely etched wedding-band transition, Gold inlayed punch-marks and a Gold inlayed rectangular “FB” maker’s mark/cartouche, on the breech-top (Stockel No. ). Smooth steel surfaces with its brass fore-sight, some scattered light patches of discoloration and salt & pepper. Molded and carved, Neopolitan type, figured Walnut fullstock of classic 18th Century form with relief carved accents, a sculpted buttstock and a finely checkered wrist. Spanish/Neapolitan Miquelet-type “flintlock” mechanism with choice steel surfaces, its original components and 85%+ polish. In mechanically functionl order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Fully engraved and embossed, brass mounts: Two (2) ribbon-type barrel bands, a sculpted and engraved buttplate with a pointed upper finial and the trigger-guard with a stepped bow and an embossed acanthus leaf forward finial. Complete with its original sling-swivels and its original embroidered cloth & leather Sling. In overall fine+ condition. The barrel with a smooth steel surfaces, 75%+ polish, sharp markings and a fine bore. Fine stock with sharp contours, 85%+ finish and some light scattered handling marks/wear. The lock with matching, smooth, steel surfaces, some light patches of discoloration, a strong mainspring and its original components: in functional order with fine timing. A very nice quality Spanish/Neapolitan Miquelet Lock Fowler, ca. 1770. Complete with its original iron ramrod with finely turned tip. For a similar example, please see C. Blaire's: “European & American Arms 1150-1850”. Overall length, 52 1/2". Price: $3,975.00
A VERY GOOD WAR of 1812 PERIOD US MODEL 1795/8 CONTRACT MUSKET, ca. 1798: In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. Regulation “Charleville Musket” length, 44 3/4", band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .72 caliber barrel with a top-mounted bayonet lug and a very good touch-hole and bore. French Model 1766/8 walnut fullstock with a deeply fluted & pronounced comb. In very good condition with some scattered handling marks, signs of use, very good contours and 85%+ finish. Model 1795/8 type full iron mounts: three spring-retained barrel bands – the middle band with its forward sling-swivel. The trigger-guard with long teardrop finials and its rear sling-swivel & stud. Screw-fastened buttplate and an "S"-shaped sideplate with its sidebolts. Unmarked Lock of US Model 1795 design with a flat lockplate, a reinforced hammer, teardrop finial frizzen-spring and a rounded frizzen with a straight tail. Unmarked and of slightly crude form, as made without any internal bridles and with a rounded brass powder-pan. In mechanically functional order with a strong (replaced) mainspring and fine timing. Retains generally smooth steel surfaces with scattered discoloration. In overall very good original flintlock condition. The barrel with clear “BC”/”BC” markings, above the touch-hole. Very good stock with sharp contours, 85% finish, scattered handling marks and signs of use/wear. Fine hardware with smooth iron surfaces. A very nice example of an American War of 1812 US Model 1798 “Contract” Musket, ca. 1798. Complete with its original button-tip iron ramrod. Overall length 60 1/4". ***For similar type examples and additional information, please see George D. Moller’s: "American Military Shoulder Arms", vol. 2 & M. L. Brown’s: “Firearms in Colonial America…”. Price: $3,975.00
A RARE & EARLY CATALONIAN-STOCK SPANISH/SPANISH-COLONIAL MIQUELET OFFICER'S FUSIL (ESCOPETA), ca. 1710: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. Octagonal to round, 36", smoothbore, band-fastened, iron, .67 caliber barrel with a finely etched wedding-band transition, 85%+ polish and a fine touch-hole and bore. Retains a smooth, steel gray, surfaces with a fine age patina and some light scattered discoloration. Molded and finely carved, Catalonian-type "L"-shaped, dark-colored, walnut fullstock of classic Spanish form. Spanish Miquelet "Patilla" lock with its original components, a fine age-patina, 85%+ polish and is in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Lightly engraved steel mounts with matching surfaces. Two etched floral design, steel sideplates with their original sidebolts. Three (3) thread-engraved barrel bands, a matching iron butt-cap and a sculpted trigger-guard with an engraved forward finial and a decoratively sculpted and chiseled bow. In overall fine+ condition with a smooth steel-gray surfaces, sharp contours and its original components. Fine stock with some minor handling marks, 85% finish and old repaired slivers. A very nice example of an Early-18th Century Catalonian Stock, Spanish/Spanish-Colonial Miquelet Officer's Fusil, ca. 1710. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. Overall length, 50". For a similar example, please see C. Blaire's: European & American Arms 1150-1850, Geoege Moller's: "American Military Shoulder Arms", vol. 1, pg. 409-412 & Brinckerhoff’s & Chamberlain’s: “Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America, 1700-1821”. Price: $6,575.00
A VERY GOOD+ & SCARCE (18TH CENTURY) SWEDISH FLINTLOCK JAEGER RIFLE, by “A. SJOBERG” ca. 1770: In overall very good original flintlock condition. Heavy, Swamped, .58 caliber, 32", octagonal, iron barrel with a dovetailed brass blade fore-sight and a notched, iron, rear sight. The barrel-top with an “A. SJOBERG” maker’s signature: Abders Sjoberg of Husqvarna, Sweden worked, 1766-1834 (please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 2, pg. 1175). Very good steel surfaces with generally sharp contours, scattered light wear and patches of discoloration and a fine touch-hole: an old brazed repair to barrel-tang. Molded and carved, dark-colored, walnut fullstock of classic Germanic Jaeger Rifle form. A deeply fluted buttstock with a raised carved cheek-piece with vine scroll accents. Also, adorned raised carved moldings, around the mounts and the lock and sideplate mortises. Very good+ stock with sharp contours, fine carvins, some expected signs of use, light wear, scattered abrasions and tight hairlines/old repairs. Complete with its original sliding wooden patchbox-cover with its spring-release. In original flintlock configuration with a flat & beveled, banana-form, flintlock mechanism with finely chiseled accents. Retains its original lock components with its chiseled gooseneck hammer, bridled powder-pan and its original frizzen: in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Steel-gray lock surfaces with scattered patches of age-toning, light wear and patina. Martial-type, Germanic Jaeger Rifle form, Brass mounts. The trigger-guard with a simple rear finger spur and an urn-type forward finial. Three (3) barrel-form ramrod-pipes and a brass tip wooden ramrod. Retains both of its sling-swivel studs/loops and the screw-fastened buttplate with a squared finial. An openwork sideplate and complete with both its sidebolts. Fine mounts with a dark-mustard-toned age-patina. A very nice example of a maker signed Swedish Flintlock Jaeger Rifle, ca. 1770. In overall very good+/fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with strong rifling, sharp contours and smooth steel-gray surfaces with patches of expected discoloration and light wear. The lock, en suite and complete with its original components. Very good and nicely carved stock with sharp contours, evidence of handling, etc. Overall length 47". For similar examples and additional information, please see M. L. Brown’s: Firearms in Colonial America…” & G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…” . SOLD
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 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: SOLD
A FINE QUALITY SMALL-SIZE ALBANIAN “ALL-METAL” MIQUELET LONG-GUN, ca. 1820: In overall very good untouched condition. The 34", octagonal to round, smoothbore, cannon-form, engraved, iron, .63 caliber barrel with a fine and distinct lightly toned age-patina with smooth steel-gray surfaces and a Damascus “Twist” pattern. Retains its buckhorn-type rear and its integrally-forged iron fore-sight. Fine touch-hole and bore. 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. Of fine quality Traditional Albanian design, as nearly entirely metal covered and made with the typical narrow curved wrist and a “T” shaped buttstock. The sides of the stock adorned with decoratively engraved brass inlays. Retains 85% “bright” finish with sharp contours, fine engraving, some minor handling marks and light wear/abrasions. Traditional Albanian-made Miquelet lock with untouched, smooth, steel-gray surfaces, some light discoloration and its original components. Steel trigger with matching surfaces and its sheet-steel trigger-guard. Plain Iron ramrod and complete with both its sidebolts and its hand-forged Saddle-Ring. In overall very good+ untouched condition with generally smooth, steel-gray surfaces with a fine age-patina. Some light scattered handling marks, minor wear to the engraving and generally sharp contours with fine surfaces. In functional order with a strong mainspring its original components—slightly out of timing, as will not always hold on cocked positions, as it typical of Miquelet mechanisms. Overall a very nice and decorative example of these uniquely Albanian Antique Guns. Dates to, ca. 1820. Overall length, 46 1/2". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone’s: “Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms…”, pg. 259. Price: SOLD
A FINE EARLY 19th CENTURY NEW ENGLAND CLUB-BUTT FOWLER/MARKET GUN, ca. 1815: In overall Fine condition. Long & Heavy, 46", .85 caliber (8-Gauge), 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 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: SOLD
A FINE QUALITY GEORGIAN/COLONIAL PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK TRADE GUN/FOWLER, by F. LORD, ca. 1750:: In overall fine, original flintlock condition. London Gunmaker Co. proof marked, round, smoothbore, key-fastened, 43", (10 Ga.)/.75 caliber, slightly-flared barrel with a scroll-engraved “hooked” breech with tang-type rear sight and its teardrop brass fore-sight. Retains an untouched, generally smooth, brown age-patina with some light discoloration and fine scattered pitting: marked on the breech-top with an “F. LORD” maker’s signature; and on its left side, with two early London Gunmaker Co and an “R.W.” (Richard Wilson) barrel-maker’s mark. (Francis Lord of Dublin, Ireland was a gunsmith and Contractor to the British Board of Ordnance, who worked 1745-1774. Please see E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 1, pg. 726). The barrel-tang etched and engraved with fine quality scrolls, en suite with the lockplate. Molded and carved, nicely figured, English Walnut fullstock of classic Georgian form with a sculpted and deeply fluted comb and a finely executed raised carved scallop-shell apron, at the barrel tang: raised teardrops around the mounts and lock. High quality, embossed and engraved brass mounts with untouched mustard-toned surfaces with some patches of discoloration and light wear. The trigger-guard with a finely etched and embossed acanthus leaf forward finial and a deeply fluted bow with an embossed scallop-shell accent. The buttplate with a stepped and finely engraved tang with etched vine scrolls. Three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes, a vacant wrist escutcheon with finely embossed borders; and the embossed Martial theme sideplate with full Stand of Arms. Fine quality lock with deeply patinated steel surfaces with scroll engravings, under the powder-pan and behind the hammer, en suite with the mounts and barrel. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The lock with its bridled powder-pan and thread-engraved borders: the gooseneck hammer, frizzen and trefoil finial frizzen-spring, en suite. In overall fine untouched condition with dark metal and wooden surfaces. The barrel with sharp contours, a fine touch hole, clear markings and generally smooth surfaces. The stock with a fine grain pattern, 85%+ finish, sharp contours, fine quality rococo type raised carvings and some expected handling marks, signs of use and light wear. Fine lock/mechanism with untouched, dark, steel surfaces and its original components: original jaw-screw with damaged slot. A very nice example of a Classic Georgian Period English Commercial Trade-Gun/Fowler, ca. 1750.. Plain wooden ramrod. The type of fine quality Trade-Gun supplied to trappers, hunter's and Indian Chiefs, during the mid-18th Century. For a similar a very similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 203. Overall length, 58". Price: SOLD
AN UNUSUAL SPANISH/SPANISH-COLONIAL (PERCUSSION-CONVERTED) MIQUELET CAVALRY-TYPE CARBINE (TERCEROLA), ca. 1770/1840: In overall very good, untouched condition. Spanish made, octagonal to round, smoothbore, band-fastened, iron, .72 caliber (Musket Bore), smoothbore, 18/ 1/2”, barrel with an iron fore-sight and a bottom-mounted sling-swivel loop, on its underside. Retains generally smooth, steel-gray surfaces with an untouched age patina, a fine wedding-band transition and scattered light salt & pepper and patches of discoloration: several (illegible) deeply struck “Spanish” maker’s punch-marks, on the breech-top. Molded and carved, provincially made?, light-colored, hardwood fullstock of “Spanish/Spanish-Colonial” (Madrid-type) form with a coarsely checkered wrist and a sculpted and fluted, buttstock with incised and raised rococo type line and fluted carvings. Spanish Miquelet Patilla-type, lock with an untouched, steel-gray age patina, lightly engraved surfaces and in mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. Converted from Miquelet/flintlock to Percussion, ca. 1840 with its drum-type bolster & nipple. Lightly engraved & plain iron mounts of Spanish/Spanish-Colonial design: a flat sideplate with its two original sidebolts. A single (1), friction-fitted, barrel-band of classic Spanish design. Screw-fastened, “Madrid-type” “half” buttplate with a pointed upper finial and a squared base. The engraved trigger-guard with a curled rear finger-spur with an integral sling-swivel “loop” and pointed leaf finials. In overall good+/very good untouched condition. The barrel with gunmetal-toned, steel-gray age patina, very good contours and an untouched bore. Good stock with generally sharp contours, deeply fluted carving on the buttstock, scattered handling marks/abrasions, 65%+ finish and some wormholes. The left side of the buttstock-toe with a section of old insect damage. Very good lock with untouched gunmetal-toned surfaces, light wear, a strong mainspring and its original components: in functional order. The hardware with matching steel surfaces. A scarce & unusual example of a Spanish/Spanish-Colonial Miquelet (Tercerola) Cavalry Carbine, ca. 1770/1840. The type of arm made and used by Spanish Colonists, in the New World; and similar to other type examples in Spanish N. America. Iron ramrod with brass tip. Overall length, 32 1/2". For similar examples and additional information, please see C. Blair's: “European & American Arms 1150-1850”, H. L. Blackmore’s: “Guns and Rifles of the World” & Sydney Brinckerhoff’s: “Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America…”. From an old New England Collection. Price: $1,775.00
A VERY GOOD MID-19TH CENTURY INDIAN MILITARY-TYPE OFFICER’S FLINTLOCK FUSIL, ca. 1840: The band-fastend, 37 1/4", smoothbore, .69 (Fusil) caliber, European made, steel barrel with a blade-type fore-sight and an unmarked breech: very good touch-hole and the muzzle with some minor irregularity. Dark colored hardwood (walnut?) fullstock with sharp contours and some scattered light handling marks, minor abrasions and signs of use. The face of the buttstock with an Indian “@@1/6295” Military Rack/Unit Marking and an “RZD” marking, forward of the, pin-fastened, sheet-steel trigger-guard. In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition with deeply toned, gunmetal-gray, steel surfaces to the barrel and a fine stock with much of its finish. The iron mounts, en suite with a matching, untouched patina and generally smooth surfaces. Of typical, somewhat crude, Native made form with nail fastened sheet-steel fittings. Retains a smooth steel-gray patina and some light patches of surface discoloration/pitting: three (3) brazed steel barrel-bands/capucines and missing its ramrod. English-made, “TOWER” marked, Flintlock mechanism with its original gooseneck hammer, bridled iron powder-pan and Indian-made frizzen and frizzen-spring. A strong mainspring and slightly out of timing (will not always hold on cocked position). Good lock with dark, rust-patinated/pitted. Steel surfaces with a deep age-patina and its original components and screws. In overall very good+ original flintlock condition. A nice example of a mid-19th century Light weight Indian made Military-type Officer’s Fusil with Unit/Rack marked stock, ca. 1840. Overall length, 53 1/2". For similar examples and additional information on guns of this type, please see G. C. Stone’s: “Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Price: SOLD
A VERY GOOD PERCUSSION CONVERTED FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN-MADE/NEW ENGLAND MUSKET-BORE CARBINE/FOWLER, ca. 1750 (Ex. WILLIAM GUTHMAN COLLECTION?): In overall very good, untouched, dark condition. Classic, Colonial American, molded and carved, hardwood (Cherry?) ½-stock with a deeply fluted and finely pronounced Roman-Nose-form buttstock. Recycled French “Charleville” iron hardware: Flat S-shaped sideplate with an inscribed “b7?” American Unit Marking?, two (2) sidebolts, a screw-fastened trigger-guard with teardrop finials-- the sling-swivel-stud removed; and a single, friction fitted, iron barrel-band. Made without a buttplate, as is found on some early, Colonial Period, American-made arms. Deeply patinated, .78 caliber (Musket bore), round, Carbine length, 32 1/2", band-fastened, iron barrel with fore-sight/bayonet lug and the breech with an illegible French? Arsenal marking. French Model 1763 lock, en suite with deeply russet-toned surfaces and vestiges of its Arsenal markings. Typical “backwoods” Drum & Nipple percussion conversion of, ca. 1840 with visible screw holes and vestiges of the powder-pan remaining. Blacksmith-made, wrought iron, Percussion hammer with a strong mainspring and fine timing: retains its original percussion nipple. In overall very good Percussion Converted condition. The barrel with generally smooth, untouched surfaces with a deep, russet/brown, age patina and light patches of roughness overall. The hardware with matching untouched surfaces; and the lock with brown surfaces and a crisp mechanism. Very good+ Roman-Nose stock with scattered handling marks, expected abrasions, surface oxidation, signs of use/wear and several tight hairlines/age-cracks. The forestock reduced during time of use to its current ½-stock configuration: most likely during the period of percussion conversion, ca. 1840. Overall length, 48 1/2". American-made iron ramrod. A nice example of a long-used, classic New England styled, Musket-bore carbine/fowler, dating to the French & Indian/American Revolutionary War period, ca. 1750. Recently acquired in Southport, Conn & purported to be from the collection of noted author and historian William H. Guthman: an old brass “76” numbered Collection-tag, on the bow of the trigger-guard. Price: SOLD
	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 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: SOLD
A GOOD+ REVOLUTIONARY WAR USED US SURCHARGED MODEL 1766/8 "CHARLEVILLE" MUSKET, ca. 1768-1773: In overall good+ condition: as configured as a fowler. The slightly shortened, 43", pin-fastened, round, smoothbore, .74 caliber barrel with a blade fore-sight and several inspector's marks, on the top of the breech. The lock of standard configuration with a flat lockplate, a reinforced hammer and marked "Charleville" under the faceted iron powder-pan. A "D" arsenal mark, forward of the hammer and an original Revolutionary War Period "US" Surcharge on the tail. The lock with evidence of having at least three (3) different mainsprings, as indicated by the stud pinholes; and is possibly reconverted, though all its components are original Model 1766 (except for the replaced top-jaw) and retain a matching untouched age-patina. Regulation, walnut fullstock with a pronounced comb (working-period American-carved cheek-piece), distinct contours, some handling marks/dents and a repaired and replaced piece of wood at the fore-end tip. Converted to a Fowler, ca. 1780s-1800 with the barrel-bands and springs removed (springs filled-in with wood slivers) and fitted with three sheet brass ramrod pipes. Very good untouched surfaces with 75% finish and sharp contours. Regulation hardware: the trigger-guard with long teardrop finials, screw-fastened buttplate and flat "S"-shaped sideplate with an illegible inspector's mark. The furniture with a smooth dark age patina and some light wear: the sling-swivel removed from the trigger-guard. In overall good+, untouched, reconverted? condition (the breech with some minor vise and "flash" marks and the touch hole with a possible bushing). The barrel with a gunmetal brown age-patina and smooth untouched surfaces. Functional lock with a strong mainspring and a distinct "Charleville" and "D" inspector's mark. The stock with much of its finish and some signs of use/wear: scattered handling marks and the noted repair at the fore-end-tip. An affordable example of an authentic Revolutionary War used US Surcharged Mdl. 1766/8 Charleville Musket which could be greatly enhanced with some minor restoration. Retains its original iron ramrod. Overall length 58". For a similar example of this Musket pattern, please see George C. Neumann: "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution", pg. 94. Price: SOLD
VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED MID-19th CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN (MOROCCAN) SNAPHAUNCE KABYLE "CAMEL" GUN, ca. 1850: In overall very good untouched condition. Octagonal to round, Near-Eastern-made, 49 1/4", sighted, .50 caliber, smoothbore, iron and brass-band-fastened barrel with its original, plain and decorative geometric-pattern engraved brass and steel barrel-bands. Typical North African (Moroccan), molded and carved, dark-colored, hardwood (ebony?), fullstock with a wide and flared, curved, flat, triangular-form butt with walrus ivory Strap-type panels and several old sheet-copper and iron repairs. Also adorned with plain and etched bone inlays engraved with geometric patterns. Untouched, deeply toned, age-patina with lightly oxidized and worn surfaces with evidence of use and handling. The stock with dark surfaces, some expected shrinkage, minor old chips, tight hairlines, surface-wear and scattered handling marks. Original, “Dutch/English-Lock”, Snaphaunce mechanism with a nicely sculpted gooseneck hammer, its original round-face powder-pan-bolster, square-back frizzen and sliding pan-cover. Of classic North African Snaphaunce design and in untouched condition with smooth, dark-gray, surfaces with scattered discoloration and wear. Complete and original, including its three (3) sidebolts and strong mainspring: the trigger with its distinct curve. Generally smooth, steel-gray surfaces with patches of discoloration, some wear and handling. The hardware, en suite with russet-toned surfaces. The trigger-guard with sculpted and decoratively pointed finials and the butt with a wrought-iron, nail-fastened, cup-type buttplate: complete with its side-mounted iron saddle-ring and missing its ramrod. In overall very good untouched condition. The barrel with a deeply toned, brown/gray age patina, some discoloration/light pitting, wear and signs of use: a matching untouched touch-hole and bore. The stock with scattered handling marks and several old chips/abrasions --—as seen on virtually all original examples of these hard-used guns. Finely adorned with nicely detailed and large, walrus ivory panels, on the butt-stock and with two (2) decoratively embossed brass securing-brackets. Several of the rear barrel-bands/capucines with embossed and engraved vine scroll and geometric decorations. A very good quality, mid-19th century, “Using type”, North African/Moroccan Long-gun/Kabyle, ca. 1850. An authentic example of the famed “Camel-Gun”: which has been used for centuries, with great affect, by the Nomadic Desert 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: SOLD
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: SOLD
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: SOLD
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: SOLD
A FINE+ & RARE FRENCH & INDIAN/REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH FLINTLOCK "TRADE-GUN"/ FOWLER, by HOLDEN, ca. 1760: In overall fine+ original flintlock condition. Fine quality lightly engraved, octagonal-to-round, smoothbore, key-fastened, 39 1/2", .78 caliber (Musket-Bore), browned (85%), steel barrel with a scroll engraved barrel-tang/rear sight. Slightly flared muzzle, silver foresight, two (2) early London Gunmaker, Co. proof-marks and a hooked-type breech. Fine touch-hole and smooth steel surfaces with some scattered light patches of discoloration/fine pitting; and the breech-top with a “HOLDEN BILLINGHURST” maker’s signature/address, within a balloon-type border. Untouched, smooth, brown surfaces with some light discoloration and expected fine pitting, at the touch-hole/breech. Molded and carved, nicely figured, Walnut fullstock of classic Georgian design with a sculpted and deeply fluted comb and a finely executed raised carved scallop-shell apron, at the barrel tang: raised teardrops, around the lock and sideplate mortises. Embossed and engraved brass mounts with fine surfaces and some scattered light patches of discoloration. The trigger-guard with an embossed acanthus leaf forward finial and a finely engraved “Tudor Rose”, on its bow. The buttplate, en suite with an engraved, stepped, pin-fastened tang. Three (3) barrel-form ramrod pipes: entry-pipe with engraved finial and the wrist with a silver wire “M.G.” owner’s initials. Etched and engraved, triangular form/rifle-type sideplate with matching surfaces: retains both of its sidebolts. Flat, hound’s-tooth border-engraved lock with generally smooth steel-gray surfaces, 60%+ polish, some scattered discoloration and a "HOLDEN" maker’s signature, under the bridle-less powder-pan. (An unrecorded member of the “Holden” gunsmithing family of Birmingham and London, UK: please see H. L. Blackmore’s: “Gunmakers of London…”, pg. 115 and E. Heer’s: “Der Neue Stockel”, vol. 1, pg. 541). In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and fine timing. The gooseneck hammer and frizzen, en suite with its teardrop finial frizzen-spring. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The barrel with 85%+ brown finish, sharp contours, a deeply toned age-patina, clear markings and a fine touch-hole. The stock with 85%+ finish, sharp contours/carvings, minor abrasions and light expected wear/signs of use. Fine mechanism/lock with matching steel surfaces, a clear maker’s signature and a strong mainspring. Complete with its brass-tipped wooden ramrod with iron jag. A very nice example of a scarce French & Indian War/Revolutionary War Period English Commercial Flintlock Trade-Gun/Fowler, ca. 1760. ***The type of fine quality Trade-Gun supplied to trappers, hunter's and Indian Chiefs, during the mid-18th Century. For similar examples, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 203 & 204. Overall length, 55 3/4". Price: $8,275.00
AN EARLY 19th CENTURY AFGHAN FLINTLOCK "CAMEL" GUN/JEZAIL, ca. 1830. In overall very good untouched condition. Fine quality, heavy and long, octagonal-to-round, cannon-form, 49", Turkish-manufactured, rifled, .60 caliber, watered steel, band-fastened & sighted barrel, with decorative brass & iron baluster-form barrel-bands. Typical Afghan-type, two-piece, Circasian Walnut fullstock with a narrow and curved Jezail form buttstock with relief carved floral accents, around the barrel tang. Inised and raised line carved decorations, at the horn buttplate. In original flintlock configuration and of typical provincial make with a Pattern 1809 East India Company “India Pattern” Brown Bess mechanism/lock with Rampant Lion marking, a reinforced hammer and its original lock components. Sheet iron trigger-guard, an iron trigger, single sidebolt and six brass & iron baluster-form capucines/barrel-bands with deeply toned mustard and brown surfaces, en suite with the barrel. A pin-fastened horn buttplate with nicely carved contours and oxidized and aged surfaces. In overall very good untouched condition: the stock with some scattered handling marks and expected abrasions, signs of use and hairlines. The iron surfaces of the barrel and lock with a matching, smooth and untouched, dark patina with scattered discoloration, pitting and rust staining, on the breech and lockplate: very good touch-hole and bore. In mechanically functional order with its original lock components, a strong mainspring and fair timing--- the sear is difficult to release from the full-cocked position. A classic example of a distinctive Afghan Jezail Rifle from the Early-Nineteenth century, ca. 1830. Overall length, approx. 62". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Price: SOLD
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: SOLD
	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. ***Featured & Pictured, in Graham Priest's article of the Oct., 2016 edition of "Classic Arms & Militaria" magazine. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Overall length, 60 1/2". Price: SOLD
	A RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATTERN FRENCH MODEL 1777 SADDLE RING HUSSAR’S CAVALRY CARBINE, dtd. 1783/5: In overall fine original flintlock condition. Regulation pattern, round, band-fastened, 21 1/2", iron, smoothbore, .69 barrel with an octagonal breech with a faint Arsenal proof-mark and an 85 marking. Retains smooth steel-gray surfaces with light discoloration and some expected wear. Regulation Pattern, 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% finish with scattered light handling marks, sharp contours and some signs of use: small chip at bottom edge of lock mortise. Rounded, Model 1777, "St. Etienne" Arsenal made lock with its original components: a teardrop finial frizzen-spring, a rounded frizzen with squared heel, its matching reinforced hammer and a removable, rounded, brass powder-pan. The face of the lock retains 65%+ polish with a sharp Crown E*I, "St. Etienne" and 17("83") date code marking. In overall fine original flintlock condition. The barrel with smooth surfaces, very good marking and fine contours. The lock with matching surfaces, 65% polish, good mechanics, a strong mainspring and clear Arsenal marking. Regulation Pattern, Model 1777, fully-inspected, brass mounts. The trigger-guard with embossed rear finger bumps, a screw-fastened buttplate, two (2) barrel bands -- the upper band with a spring retainer and an integral front sight. A raised "S"-shaped sideplate and two (2) iron sidebolts. Complete with its original, side mounted, iron saddle-bar and brass saddle-ring. Original? iron ramrod with button tip. A scarce and seldom seen French Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine, dtd. 1783. Overall length 37". For a similar example, please see G. C. Neumann’s: “Battle Weapons…”, pg. 182. Price: SOLD
	LARGE PAIR(S) OF HAND FORGED WROUGHT IRON GUN HOOKS & SCREWS: Ideal for hanging Muskets or other long-guns. Complete with four (4) mounting-screws for hanging. Handmade in New Hampshire. 4" x 2". Price: (Pr.) $125.00
	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 & 114. Price: SOLD
	A FINE NAPOLEONIC WAR PERIOD FRENCH MODEL AN IX (NAVAL?) MUSKET, ca. 1810: In overall fine, untouched original flintlock condition. The 41", brass-band-fastened, round, smoothbore, .70 caliber, iron barrel with a bottom-mounted bayonet lug and a fine touch-hole. Fine, “Charleville” marked, “Model 1777” lock 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 barrel bands -- middle band with its iron sling-swivel. Brass trigger-guard of Mdl. 1777/AN IX design with a short, pointed, teardrop, forward finial and the rear with finger-grips: marked with a “6” inspector’s mark and retains its stud-mounted sling-swivel, forward of the bow. The flat "S"-shaped sideplate with a matching “6” Arsenal inspector’s mark; and the iron, screw-fastened buttplate marked en suite. Replaced trumpet-type iron ramrod (too short). The furniture with a lightly cleaned golden-toned patina: the steel buttplate with bright surfaces, en suite with the lock and barrel. In original flintlock condition: the barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces with some scattered light discoloration/fine-pitting and sharp contours: marked on the breech-top with an “MD” Inspector’s marking. The lock, en suite; with 75% latent polish, clear Charleville Arsenal markings; and is in mechanically functional order. Fine, cleaned 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 cleaned surfaces, 90% finish with minor handling marks and expected light abrasions and signs of use: marked behind the sideplate with a Crown/”P. Fine hardware with smooth surfaces and sharp markings: some patches of discoloration, on the buttplate. A very nice example of a Napoleonic War French Mdl. AN IX Brass Mounted (Naval?) Musket, ca. 1810. Overall length, 55 1/2". PRICE: SOLD