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/Premier Firearms Auction #84

Premier Firearms Auction #84

December 03, 2021 to December 05, 2021

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/Premier Firearms Auction #84

Premier Firearms Auction #84

December 03, 2021 to December 05, 2021

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Auction Time Summary

Preview DayThursday, Dec 2nd10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION IFriday, Dec 3rd9 AMLots 1 through 770

SESSION IISaturday, Dec 4th9 AMLots 1000 through 1814

SESSION IIISunday, Dec 5th9 AMLots 3000 through 3640

To Be Sold At Auction

Preview Day Thursday Dec 2rd
Open at 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SESSION I - Friday, Dec 3th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1 and 770
SESSION II - Saturday, Dec 4th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 1000 and 1814
SESSION III - Sunday, Dec 5th
TIME: Commencing at 9 a.m. selling between Lots 3000 and 3640

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Fine U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Musket with Bayonet

Lot 43

U.S. Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Musket

Manufactured in 1898. The top of the receiver has the "U.S." marking, and the left side of the hammer, the left side of the lever and the buttplate tang have the ordnance inspector's initials "KSM." The left side of the receiver has the three-line Winchester address/patent dates marking, and the upper tang has the two-line model marking. The musket is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight graduated from 8 to 18 and a bayonet lug on the underside of the front barrel band. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials are discreetly marked at the toe of the stock. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate. Includes a leather sling and a Winchester manufactured and marked bayonet with scabbard and leather frog. Initially 10,000 muskets were ordered under U.S. government contract. After issues with the first 100 rifles delivered, the balance of the contract was sold to a dealer in New York, who in turn, sold most to Cuba. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 30-40 Krag

Price Realized:

Lot 80

P.W. Porter Second Model Percussion Turret Rifle

Only around 350 to 400 of these second model rifles were manufactured in the 1850s by Parry W. Porter of Memphis, Tennessee, and New York City. The Second Model is identified by the serial number range of approximately 300-679 as well as the circular turret magazine cover. With most second models usually missing their magazine cover, this example has a professionally made replacement (serial number matching) turnscrew secured cover affixed. "ADDRESS/P.W. PORTER/NEW-YORK" and "P.W. PORTER'S/PATENT/1851" marked on the upper left barrel flat in reference to Porters patent number 8,210 of July 18, 1851. It has blade and notch sights offset to the left, a serpentine loading lever, smooth buttstock with standard rifle buttplate, and the matching serial number is marked on various components including the removable turret magazine. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a "crown/B-P" marked bayonet and a broken bayonet collar off of the right of the muzzle end of the gun. At the time of writing this description, no other examples of the limited surviving P.W. Porter rifles are known with a provision for mounting a bayonet. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

Price Realized:

Lot 81

Third Model P.W. Porter Percussion Turret Carbine

This is a Third Model carbine version of Parry W. Porter's distinctive turret rifles (approximately 680-1225 serial number range). This is an unusual example given the low serial number and the lack of Porter markings. It has off-set blade and notch sights, "6." on the bottom of the barrel and other components, a smooth buttstock with "AK" carved into the right side and a military style flat buttplate. A "GDM" stamp is marked at the toe. Includes a leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

Price Realized:

Lot 82

P.W. Porter Second Model Percussion Turret Rifle

Approximately 350-400 of these rifles were manufactured in 1850s. This one falls into the correct 300-679 serial number range and has "ADDRESS/P.W. PORTER/NEW=YORK" and "P.W. PORTER'S/PATENT./1851." on the upper left flat, a dovetailed blade front sight offset to the left, coordinating adjustable rear sight, serpentine loading lever, "429" on many of the various components, 9-shot turret, and smooth buttstock with steel buttplate. "GDM" is marked near the toe. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 50

Price Realized:

Lot 104

Wheellock Saddle Ring Carbine

Likely manufactured in the early to mid 17th century for mounted use. The smoothbore barrel has a blade front sight, notch rear sight, a "WB" maker's mark on top at the breech, and some unclear markings on the left at the breech, one of which appears to be a Suhl mark. "VIII" is on the bottom of the barrel at the breech and inside the lock mortise. The lock is unmarked and is secured by three screws. The middle lock screw and a screw through the forend by the ramrod entry point secure the saddle ring bar. The narrow stock has a simple sheet iron forend cap, single sheet iron ramrod ferrule, faint mark visible on the left flat, and bare butt. The ramrod has an iron jag. A small "GDM" collection mark is by the toe. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 62

Price Realized:

Very Scarce 17th Century "Paddle Butt" Military Wheellock Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot 105

17th Century Military Wheellock Saddle Ring Carbine

George Moller noted this as a military wheellock carbine from Suhl circa 1660. He has a similar carbine on page 91 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. 1." The smoothbore barrel has blade and notch sights, and three marks on the left at the breech including the Suhl "SVL" marking. "XXXXIII" is marked on the bottom of the barrel and inside the lock mortise. A saddle ring bar is secured on the left by the rear lock screw and a screw through the rear of the forend. The lock has an unclear mark that includes an "S" between the wheel and dog. The stock has a thin sheet iron forend band and single ramrod ferrule and a narrow "paddle butt" with sheet iron plate. A spanner/combination tool is included. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 60

Price Realized:

Documented Early 17th Century Suhl Spanish Butt Matchlock Musket and Forked Rest

Lot 106

Early 17th Century Suhl Spanish Butt Matchlock Musket and Rest

This musket is featured and discussed on pages 34-35 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 1: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms" by George Moller and listed as a "Suhl Spanish Butt Musket, Circa 1602." Moller notes that Suhl was a major source of muskets for multiple European countries in the 17th century. The lock has the "SVL" (Suhl) control mark and a "LS/head" mark (see Der Neue Stockel no. 3877). The barrel has the Suhl "hen" marking along with the "SVL" control mark, another partially obscured mark, an "E" and a deep shield shaped mark. The barrel also has a post front sight and an empty dovetail at the breech. The pan is attached to the barrel at the breech via the fence which is mortised into the barrel and has a sliding cover. The serpentine arm has a simple bestial design. The Spanish style stock has "E 14" above the tail of the lock and on the left flat. A fork rest with acorn design on the forks and a length of worn cord are included. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 83

Price Realized:

Lot 108

Early 18th Century Dutch Flintlock Musket

This musket shares some visual similarities with the Dutch Type I and Type II muskets described and pictured on pages 382-389 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I" but has some features that do not conform to either of the aforementioned. Some early Dutch muskets such as this one may have been shipped to the American colonies during the French & Indian War era. Features a bayonet lug on the bottom of the barrel towards the muzzle, a brass blade front sight, a flat unmarked lock plate with beveled edges and "banana" profile, and brass furniture. A diamond shaped brass plate located behind the lower tang is punch dot marked with illegible letters. "WI" carved into the right of the buttstock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 75

Price Realized:

Lot 109

Early Mid-18th Century Germanic Musket

This unidentified early Germanic musket is attributed by the consignor, George Moller, as possibly manufactured by Suhl circa 1710-1750. It features an iron tulip head ramrod, top mounted bayonet lug towards the muzzle, full length stock with three barrel bands, sling swivels mounted on the middle band and front of the trigger guard. An "S" is marked on the top left flat of the breech end of the barrel, and raised letters "SS" in a sunken border is marked on the left barrel flat halfway concealed by the wood line. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 71

Price Realized:

Very Scarce Crimean War Era Czarist Russian Izhevsk Arsenal Model 1828 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 110

Crimean War Era Czarist Russian Izhevsk 1828 Musket with Bayonet

This is a very scarce example of a Czarist Russian Model 1828 flintlock musket of the type that is known to have been used during the Crimean War (October 1853-February 1856) in which Russia took on an alliance of France, the Turkish Ottoman Empire, the United Kingdom and Italian Sardinia. It is very possible this musket found its way to the United States to see subsequent use during the Civil War. Izhevsk Arsenal manufacturer mark in Cyrillic above an "1833" date at the center of the lock. "1833" dated on the all three of the brass barrel bands, the brass side plate, brass trigger guard and around the barrel tang. "N94533" (faint) marked on the top left flat of the breech end of the barrel. Faint remnants of a cartouche visible on the right of the buttstock. A crown above a double headed Czarist Russian Eagle is marked on the brass buttplate tang. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

Price Realized:

Lot 111

Early Colonial Era Snaphance Caliver

George Moller noted this piece as a British snaphance caliver from circa 1598-1602. The multi-stage smoothbore barrel has blade and notch sights, girdles at the first transition point, and no visible markings. The lock has a shell design fence at the right edge of the pan which has an automatic cover, and no visible markings. The ramrod is secured in a channel in the stock without ferrules, and the buttplate and trigger guard are simple sheet iron. The stock retains the classic shape of many English matchlock calivers and arquebuses. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 67

Price Realized:

Lot 112

1792 Dated Miquelet Escopeta with Carved Catalan Stock

This Spanish miquelet long gun may have been used in what is now the American West. The miquelet lock was widely used in the Spanish colonial empire into the 19th century and remained in use in former colonies like Mexico after independence. It has a blade front sight near the flared muzzle, girdled transition point with engraved accents, "R P 792" on top at the breech, a "G" below the mainspring on the lock, three iron barrel bands, brass remaining furniture, a cross carved on the left side of the Catalonian style stock, "J.S" carved on the right side, raised relief floral carving at the tail of the flats and by the barrel tang, George Moller's collection mark discreetly stamped twice at the toe, and a modern leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 74

Price Realized:

Lot 113

17th Century English Lock Fowling Piece

George Moller noted this long fowling piece as from circa 1620 with a circa 1670 alteration. English lock firearms are difficult to come by. The barrel has a flared muzzle with a bead front sight and girdles at the transitions. The lock is unmarked. The stock has an iron forend band, brass ramrod ferrule, a brass/copper staple, some floral carving by the barrel tang, and Moller's collection mark twice by the toe. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

Price Realized:

Virginia Manufactory Type II Flintlock Musket Dated 1821 with Bayonet

Lot 114

Virginia Manufactory Type II Musket Dated 1821 with Bayonet

Approximately 37,125 of these Type II muskets were manufactured at the Virginia Manufactory in Richmond for the State of Virginia to arm their militia from 1812-1821. This is one of approximately 2,508 manufactured in 1821, the last year of production of these muskets. The lock is marked "RICHMOND/1821." at the tail and "VIRGINIA/Manufactory" (faint) at the center, and has a correct brass flash pan standard on post-1818 production examples. Small half moon assembly marks on various components inside the lock. A large "H" is carved into the right of the buttstock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet marked "16" on the socket, and a reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

Price Realized:

Lot 115

Flintlock American Long Rifle Marked F. Gibson

This rifle has George Moller's discreet "GDM" collection mark ahead of the toeplate and was noted by him as a "1792 (style) contract Army rifle." It has traditional blade and notch sights, "F. GIBSON." in individually stamped letters (possibly one of the original owners) marked on top of the breech section, four barrel keys, an unmarked Germanic style lock, scroll and crosshatch patterns engraved on the side plate and Lancaster "daisy" style patchbox, a sun or floral bloom at the center of the lid, entwining lines and light accents on the toeplate, incised lines on the forend terminating in wavy lines, a silver oval wrist escutcheon, silver star cheek piece inlay, and raised and incised scroll carving on the left side of the butt. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 54

Price Realized:

Lot 118

Colonial America Assembled Club Butt Fowling Piece

This gun is featured and discussed on pages 81-83 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 1: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms" by George Moller where it is listed as an "Assembled Club Butt Fowler" and noted as having influence from the French buccaneer gun and built with a lock from a British musket from 1700-1715. He also notes that the 20th Regiment marking on the barrel dates the "barrel at 1753 or later, when British muskets were marked with regimental numbers." "It might well be categorized as a colonial musket assembled from salvaged British musket components, except that the barrel is quite long and it has no provision for a bayonet." The barrel has a rounded blade front sight and is marked "XX-REGT." on top in the breech section and has faint Ordnance Department markings. The lock originally had a back catch and appears to have be marked "R/ALLIN" at center. The furniture is brass aside from the iron trigger guard. The stock has the distinctive club butt profile, and a small "GDM" collection stamp is near the toe. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Documentation

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 80

Price Realized:

Lot 119

Colonial Era Club Butt Flintlock Fowler/Militia Musket

This rather coarse early long gun is shown and discussed on pages 59-60 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 1: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms" by George Moller and described as "attributed to militia use in the British North American colonies. The lock and some of the other metal components appear to have been salvaged from earlier muskets and assembled into a plain maple stock." He notes the barrel appears to have been originally from a matchlock musket, and that the "crown/T" mark on the barrel may be the London Blacksmiths Company mark. He notes the lock as similar to those used on British muskets c. 1690-1720. It has a bead style front sight at the flared muzzle. The furniture is minimal and includes simple brass ramrod ferrules and an iron trigger guard, and the butt is bare. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 80

Price Realized:

Lot 120

Documented Colonial America Attributed Flintlock Militia Musket

This "firelock" was noted by George Moller as a colonial militia musket on page 61 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 1: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms." The barrel has a blade front sight, banded transition point, and groove in the breech for a rear sight. The large lock is secured by three screws, has an internal bridle, and does not have a pan bridle. Both the barrel and lock are attributed as from an early 18th century British musket pre-1707 (accidentally noted as prior to 1607 in the book). The barrel tang is secured by a screw passing through the stock from below, and the trigger is fitted in a slot in the stock, not a trigger plate. Moller notes that the early French musket trigger guard and the frizzen are believed to be period replacement parts. The guard is noted by Moller as marked "A&C" on the underside of the rear tang. The forend band and two ramrod ferrules are sheet brass. There is no entry pipe, and the butt is bare and has a rounded heel. Includes an iron ramrod with crudely folded back tip that Moller indicates may have been made to meet requirements for steel rods during the Revolutionary War. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 75

Price Realized:

"US" Surcharged Revolutionary War Era French Charleville Flintlock Carbine with Bayonet

Lot 121

US Surcharged French Charleville Flintlock Carbine with Bayonet

George Moller noted this smaller Model 1763/1766 musket style carbine as a "royal carabiniers carbine." His small "GDM" collection mark is at the toe. French firearms were imported in large numbers and were key arms for the Patriots during the American Revolution. Most were Model 1763 and 1766 muskets making other U.S. marked French long guns rarer and particularly desirable. It has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle, "*/D" poincons, "AD" on the side plate, "Manufacture/de Charleville" at the center of the lock, "US" on the tail of the lock, "TM" carved into the right side of the butt, series of notches on the front of the comb, a black leather sling, and a socket bayonet (too big). Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

Price Realized:

Documented Revolutionary War "UNITED STATES" Surcharged French Charleville Model 1774 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 122

Documented "UNITED STATES" Marked French 1774 Charleville Musket

French Model 1774 infantry muskets are described on pages 355-358 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I" with this exact musket pictured on pages 355, 356 and 357. The first picture caption states, "The Model 1774 infantry musket's barrel and lock are similar to those of the Model 1770-1771 and the stock is similar to the Model 1773 stock. It's middle band has a forward projecting lip at the bottom, similar to the Model 1763, to facilitate the ramrod's return. Much of the other furniture is of new configurations." This Model 1774 musket was originally manufactured for the French military circa 1774-1779 and was likely one of the muskets supplied to the American revolutionaries during the Revolutionary War or soon thereafter by our French allies covertly prior to their formal involvement or in larger numbers once they joined the fight in 1778. Without French assistance, we very well may have lost the war, but instead, we fought side by side with our French allies to defeat the British and received favorable treaty terms that extended far beyond the original thirteen colonies. French muskets were widely used by the patriots and became the basis of the first U.S. martial muskets in the 1790s and beyond at the new Springfield Armory and then Harpers Ferry. The underside of the buttstock on this example has "UNITED STATES" branded into it in large letters. Similar markings are known to have been applied both during the Revolution and after. It has an iron ramrod, bayonet stud on top of the barrel, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band, French "star/D" inspection mark on the right of the middle barrel band, script "Charleville" marked at the center of the lock below a French "star/D" inspection mark, inspection initials that appear to read "IBI" marked inside the lock plate, "RD" inspection initials marked on the sideplate, a French fleur-de-lis stamp above a "D73" inspection mark on the left side of the barrel near the breech, and a French "star/N" inspection mark on the trigger guard finial and buttplate tang. Small "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the left side of the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

Price Realized:

Revolutionary War Era "US" Surcharged Continental Assembled "Charleville" Style Flintlock Musket with French Model 1728 Lock and Bayonet

Lot 123

Revolutionary War "US" Surcharged Assembled French Style Musket

This is an impressive example of a Continental assembled Revolutionary War era musket using a mixture of French parts and marked with "US" surcharge marks on top of the barrel at the breech, on the tail of the lock, and branded on the left flat of the American walnut stock. Page 295 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I" states, "... tens of thousands of French muskets were repaired and rebuilt in America during the [Revolutionary] war. Additional tens of thousands were fabricated from imported French metal components. Also, many more thousands would continue to be repaired and rebuilt at various U.S. repositories during the remainder of the 18th century." Similar examples are shown and described in the "American-Assembled Muskets" section of the aforementioned book. Features a top mounted bayonet lug towards the muzzle, a full length early French barrel, a Model 1766 style front barrel band without sight, three iron barrel bands, and an early Model 1728 French lock. Sling swivels located on the middle band and front of the trigger guard. "IB" inspection initials marked in the stock behind the lower tang. Initials "IG" carved into the left of the buttstock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet (loose fit, oversized socket diameter for this musket) and a later Swiss leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

Price Realized:

Lot 124

Documented French Maubeuge Model 1728 Flintlock Infantry Musket

This is a seldom seen and desirable example of a French Maubeuge Model 1728 flintlock infantry musket still in its original configuration. Approximately 375,000 Model 1728 muskets were manufactured in total by Saint Etienne, Charleville, and Maubeuge between 1727-1746. Most of these muskets were issued and carried by the majority of France's regular troops during the French and Indian Wars where they would see hard use, with most examples receiving various alterations throughout their service life including many being torn apart and rebuilt in various configurations for use by the American Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; making surviving examples such as this one a rarity today. French Model 1728 infantry muskets are described on pages 312-315 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I" with this exact musket pictured twice on page 313. The top picture caption on page 313 states, "The Model 1728 infantry musket was the first regulation French musket equipped with three barrel bands. Until 1741 muskets were equipped with wood ramrods. Muskets produced thereafter were equipped with steel ramrods, and the wood ramrods of most existing muskets were replaced." The lower picture caption on page 313 states, "The configuration of the 1728 year-model-series lock reflects a return to the component styles used prior to 1717. The lock plate of this example is stamped 'A,' fleur-de-lis, 'R' over only faint traces of 'M B E' forward of the cock. This marking is attributed to the Royal Manufactory at Maubeuge." Features an iron ramrod, bayonet stud on top of the barrel towards the muzzle, sling rings mounted on the left of the iron middle barrel band and left stock flat, iron trigger guard with two long teardrop finials, iron S shaped side plate, and an iron buttplate with a long "wasp-waisted" tang. "IM" marked at the tail of the lock. A faint fleur-de-lis stamp is visible on the top left flat at the breech. "IIM" with stars in between the letters above "J. J. WADE" carved into the right of the buttstock. Small "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

Price Realized:

Rare Documented French Saint Etienne 1716 Contract Grenadier Flintlock Musket

Lot 125

Documented French Saint Etienne 1716 Grenadier Flintlock Musket

This is a very early example of a French Saint Etienne 1716 contract grenadier musket, which were reportedly procured by the French Navy Ministry from private gunmakers between circa 1716-1729. These 1716 contract grenadier muskets are described on pages 303-306 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I" with this exact musket pictured on three of the pages. Page 303 of the book states, "The configuration of the Saint Etienne musket described and illustrated here generally conforms to the Model 1716 grenadier musket manufactured at Tulle and is believed to be either a variation of that arm or possibly a musket made for sale to the navy or the French India Company. In addition to its length, the musket differs from those made at Tulle in that its brass mountings are of different configurations, it has a forend band, and the stock does not have raised plateaus at the breech." It has an early wooden ramrod with an iron tip, front sight that doubles as a bayonet lug on top of the barrel, brass forend band and ramrod ferrules, a single iron barrel band, the remaining fittings are brass including the early S shaped side plate with decorative projections, and sling rings are located on the left of the barrel band and left flat of the stock. "LEJAY" above "A ST. ETIENNE" marked at the center of the early lock; according to Moller this marking is believed to have been added on the lock at a later date during an overhaul due to Lejay, a private contractor, being recorded as active around 1760. "G•CR" is marked on the underside of the lock. A deeply stamped proof mark consisting of a fleur-de-lis above initials (hard to read) on the top left flat of the breech. "P. CIZERON" is marked on the bottom of the stock behind the lower tang, the name of the inspector and supervisor of the Royal Manufactory at Saint Etienne between 1717-1740. A star and a large fleur-de-lis stamp marked on the left of the buttstock ahead of faint remnants of lightly carved initials. Small "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a reproduction leather sling. There is currently an obstruction inside the breech end of the barrel. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

Price Realized:

Very Scarce French and Indian War/Revolutionary War Era Spanish Model 1757 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 126

Revolutionary War Era Spanish 1757 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

These Spanish Model 1757 muskets were manufactured circa 1757-1788. Page 406 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I" has a similar example pictured and states, "During the American Revolution the Model 1757 saw extensive use in the hands of the Spanish Regular and militia forces in the Louisiana and Florida campaigns as well as in the Spanish forts along the Mississippi and in the attack on Detroit [Fort St. Joseph, February 12th, 1781]... The Model 1757 musket was adopted by a royal order of June 14, 1757. It resembles the French Model 1754 musket but is brass-mounted and somewhat shorter. Its salient feature is a flintlock with a ring-type jaw screw. It continued as the Spanish regulation infantry arm until 1789, when it was superseded by a similar musket equipped with a miquelet lock." Features a bottom mounted bayonet lug towards the muzzle and blade front sight mounted on the forward strap of the front barrel band. All brass fittings including three barrel bands. A maker name that appears to read "YRIBE" marked at the tail of the lock, and a faint small crown marked upside down at the bottom center. Faintly marked "EX" and a crown over "D" marked on the top left flat of the barrel at the breech, and a faint "N" ahead of very faint illegible remnants of markings on the top flat at the breech. Small "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet with period markings and a reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 71

Price Realized:

Very Scarce Brass Mounted Navy Flintlock Ship Musket with French Model 1763 Lock and "US" Surcharge Markings

Lot 127

Brass Mounted U.S. Navy Ship Musket with French 1763 Lock

This musket is fitted with a French Model 1763 lock, three brass barrel bands in the style of a French Model 1766 with a late pattern Brown Bess style brass trigger guard, and mounted in an American stock marked with an "x" over "V" stamp on the left stock flat; markings typically seen on circa 1798 delivered 1794 U.S. contract muskets that were made in Maryland and Pennsylvania and delivered to Schuylkill Arsenal. George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II" has a section on page 135 in reference to 1794 U.S. contract muskets that do not conform to the French Model 1766 pattern, in which the book states, "...many of the U.S. contractors of 1794 received stocks, locks, and other metal components from Schuylkill Arsenal. In addition, no records have been found to indicate that patterns were furnished to these contractors. Because of this, and due to the diversity of French components that must have been in storage in Schuylkill Arsenal and other federal repositories, the contractors were issued locks and other metal components of a variety of French patterns. Therefore, many of the muskets produced varied considerably from the French Model 1766 pattern." Page 105-111 of the same book also describes in depth similar examples of 1796 contract "New Ship Muskets" assembled using leftover French components from Schuylkill Arsenal for U.S. Naval use in which it mentions the brass fittings being a key component of known examples. Pages 106 and 107 both show 235 "New Ship Muskets" as being delivered between January through August of 1798, which this musket is a likely candidate to have been a part of due to its circa 1798 markings on the left flat that were previously mentioned as well as its brass fittings and 42 inch barrel length as seen on other styles of known Ship Muskets from the same era. It is fitted with a bayonet stud on top of the barrel towards the muzzle, blade front sight fitted to the rear strap of the brass front barrel band, and "US" marked on top of the breech. The lock is marked "US" at the tail and a small French "crown/B" inspection mark at the top center. Sling swivels are fitted to the middle band and front of the trigger guard. Includes a reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Lot 128

Documented New England Militia Flintlock Musketoon

Type I New England flintlock militia musketoons are described on pages 328-329 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II" with this exact musket pictured twice on page 328. The book states, "Because these musketoons were created by shortening existing New England militia muskets, they probably originated in one of the New England states. The alteration included the fitting of a large brass buttplate. Because similar, but larger, buttplates were also fitted to some muskets that had been issued to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and because most of the barrels of these musketoons are stamped with Massachusetts state proof marks, it is speculated that these musketoons were procured for or altered by one or more of the Massachusetts militia units, possibly for use aboard ship. However, at the time this alteration is believed to have been accomplished (sometime after 1840), only state-owned arms are known to have been in the hands of the Massachusetts militia. The lack of definitive information regarding the alteration and use of these musketoons means that they can be classified only as 'militia musketoons.'" Mounted in a walnut stock with brass fittings. "LONDON/WARRANTED" marked at the center of the imported English sporting style lock with roller frizzen. Engraving on the hammer and at the tail of the lock. A raised "P" in a sunken oval proof ahead of an "M" and above "LH 1826" is marked at the top left of the breech. "No 44" is inscribed in fancy script on the rear brass side plate. "44" is punch dotted on the inside of the lock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Documented Early 18th Century Germanic Flintlock Jaeger Rifle Attributed to Early Use in Pennsylvania

Lot 129

Documented Early 18th Century Germanic Jaeger Flintlock Rifle

This exact rifle is pictured on page 173 of Harold L. Peterson's book "Arms and Armor in Colonial America 1526-1783" in which the picture caption states, "German pattern rifle dated 1725 used in Pennsylvania." This exact rifle is also pictured and described on pages 459-461 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume I" in which Moller references this rifle as being in Peterson's book and further states, "This rifle is presumed to have been brought to North American by one of the German immigrants during the first half of the 18th century." Faint markings on the top flat of the barrel with a 1725 date (the last digit is faint/partial) at the end. This early jaeger rifle features eight-groove rifling, a low profile blade front sight, fixed V notch rear sight, double set triggers, iron tipped wooden ramrod pipe, sling swivels mounted towards the front of the forend and on the trigger guard, incised and raised relief scroll and floral carving on the stock, sliding patchbox, and an iron trigger guard and buttplate. A period brass band was added to the forestock for reinforcement. The outside of the lock is unmarked, and the underside of the lock is marked with raised letters "RC" in a sunken rectangular cartouche. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a later leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 62

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Regimental Marked Jean Claude Niquet of Liege Flintlock Jaeger Rifle with Bayonet

Lot 130

Unit Marked Jean Claude Niquet Liege Jaeger Rifle with Bayonet

According to "Der Neue Stockel," Jean Claude Niquet of Liege, Belgium, was active circa 1778-1803 and delivered 20,000 rifles and 12,000 fusilier sabers to the "Armee patriotique" (patriotic army, possibly Belgian). The lock plate of this rifle is signed "J C Niquet/a Liege" at the center. The inside of the lock is marked with a crown stamp. The octagon barrel features deep seven-groove rifling and is fitted with a dovetail mounted brass blade front sight and a fixed standing V notch rear sight with folding leaf. "4-B-2-C-J9" regimental mark on both the top of the muzzle end of the barrel and on the side of the brass tipped cleaning rod. The stock has carved tear drop flats. Brass fittings throughout including the curved trigger guard and an unmarked oval plate on top of the wrist. An "X" surrounded by two lines is carved into both sides of the buttstock and an "H" is carved into the bottom of the buttstock. Includes a brass handled bayonet and period leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 62

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Napoleonic Wars Era German Potsdam Model 1810 Flintlock Jaeger Rifle

Lot 131

Napoleonic Wars Era German Potsdam Model 1810 Jaeger Rifle

This German Jaeger rifle is of the style known to have been issued to the Kingdom of Prussia during the Napoleonic Wars. Features eight-groove rifling, a right side mounted lock bar for a sword bayonet, dovetail mounted brass blade front sight, a V notch rear sight with two flip-up leafs, double-set triggers, and brass furniture. A crown above "Potsdam/SS" marked at the center of the lock. A “crown/FW" above what appears to be an "W" is marked at the top left of the breech end of the barrel, and a triangular mark is on the top flat at the breech. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a leather sling, an incorrect socket bayonet, tools and an extra flint in the patchbox. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 58

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Lot 132

French Model 1766/1771 Flintlock Cavalry Musketoon

George Moller noted it as a Model 1766/71 Cavalry Musketoon. On page 346 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Vol. 1" he notes that the main difference from the Model 1763/66 (Type I) Cavalry Musketoon is that this model, which he lists as a Model 1763-1766 (Type II) Cavalry Musketoon in the book, has a rounder nose on the stock, and they have the Model 1770-1771 style locks when made at St. Etienne like this one. It has a blade front sight on the rear of the upper barrel band, faint markings on the tang and breech section including a "7," St. Etienne marking on the lock brass furniture, sling ring bar mounted on the side plate and rear barrel band, sling swivels on the middle barrel band and trigger guard tang fitted with a black leather sling, and fairly petite walnut stock with low rounded comb. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Napoleonic Wars Era French Model 1777 AN IX Dragoon Flintlock Musket

Lot 133

Napoleonic Wars French Model 1777 AN IX Dragoon Flintlock Musket

This model was used during the Napoleonic Wars, including at the historic Battle of Waterloo. The middle double strap barrel band, trigger plate, and buttplate are iron, and the other furniture is brass, including the upper barrel band which has the integral blade front sight on the rear strap. The barrel tang has "M AN9," and the barrel is dated "B. 1812" on the left and has "E F" (Empire of France) on the right ahead of the vent and a bayonet stud on the bottom near the muzzle. The lock has "MRE. IMPLE./DE VERSAILLE" in uneven stamping. There are various proof, inspection, and assembly markings on the components. It is fitted with a modern leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Lot 134

French Tulle Model 1777 Marine Flintlock Musket

The Model 1777 infantry musket was used by French troops and some earlier examples were also sent to North America to assist the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War with continued use through the Napoleonic Wars. This scarce Marine variation features brass fittings including the three barrel bands, trigger guard, side plate. iron lower tang with finger grooves, iron trumpet head ramrod, bottom mounted bayonet lug towards the muzzle, iron blade front sight on the rear strap of the brass front barrel band (second style without securing screw), iron sling swivels mounted on the middle band and front of the trigger guard, "L D 180x" (last digit illegible) marked on the upper left barrel flat at the breech, faint illegible carving in the barrel tang, faint illegible inscription behind "FRECONNET" crisply inscribed in script on top of the breech, detachable brass flash pan on the lock, "Ma imple/De Tulle" marked in script at the center of the lock, smooth straight grip stock with a cheek recess cutout on the left of the buttstock, and a smooth iron buttplate. Small "crown/C" proofs marked on various components as well as in the stock above the lock. A large "T" is carved into the left of the buttstock. Small "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet marked "I/2024" on the socket, and a reproduction leather sling. These Model 1777 Marine muskets are briefly described in Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I" on page 363. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Napoleonic Wars Era French Mutzig Model 1777 Flintlock Musket Dated 1811

Lot 135

Napoleonic Wars Era French Mutzig 1777 Musket Dated 1811

The Model 1777 infantry musket was used by French troops and some earlier examples were also sent to North America to assist the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War with continued use through the Napoleonic Wars. This 1811 dated example would have likely been rushed into French service during the Napoleonic Wars. Features a trumpet head ramrod, bottom mounted bayonet lug towards the muzzle, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band (second style without securing screw), "1811" dated on the upper left barrel flat at the breech, "M1777" marked on the barrel tang, detachable brass flash pan on the lock, Mutzig Arsenal markings at the center of the lock, 1811 dated circular stamp marked on the right of the buttstock, smooth straight grip stock with a cheek recess cutout on the left of the buttstock, three barrel bands, finger grooves on the rear trigger guard tang, and a smooth buttplate. Small "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked twice at the toe of the stock. Includes a reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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British Tower Marked India Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 136

British Tower India Pattern Brown Bess Musket with Bayonet

Also known as the Third Model, the India Pattern Brown Bess was used by both the British military and the East India Company in the late 18th century to mid-19th century. The lock is marked "TOWER" at the tail with a standard "crown/GR" Georgian cypher at the center. It has brass furniture including slightly flared ramrod guides. Crown proofs marked on the breech. "IxH" carved on the left stock flat. Large letters "14:B/DIGBY:M" branded upside down on the left rear of the buttstock. "Crown/broad arrow/1805" marked on the right rear of the buttstock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet marked with the East India Company heart bale and "NOCK 1801" on the socket, and a period leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 75

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Lot 137

British Tower India Pattern Brown Bess Musket with Bayonet

Also known as the Third Model, the India Pattern Brown Bess was used by both the British military and the East India Company in the late 18th century to mid-19th century. "CN 3928" marked on top of the barrel. The lock is marked "TOWER" at the tail with a standard "crown/GR" Georgian cypher at the center, and "RW" is marked inside of the lock. It has brass furniture including slightly flared ramrod guides. A crown over "B O" above a British broad arrow acceptance mark is stamped on the left rear of the buttstock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet and later leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 75

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Lot 138

Unmarked 18th Century Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Features a bayonet stud on top, brass upper and lower barrel bands, iron middle band with sling ring, second sling ring mounted in the stud through the trigger guard finial, scroll engraved lock and brass furniture, nicely figured stock with raised flats, and "GDM" marked ahead of the toe. Includes a socket bayonet. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 72

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Rare and Desirable Documented Jacob Dickert Pennsylvania Militia Contract Flintlock American Long Rifle with Bayonet

Lot 140

Jacob Dickert Pennsylvania Militia Flintlock Rifle with Bayonet

From the 1760s to his death in 1822 Jacob Dickert was both a military contractor and a respected Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, gunmaker. Dickert was born in Germany in 1740 and arrived in the colonies in 1748 with his parents. He is believed to have made weapons for the Continental Army and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the revolution, but his first known contract is dated 1792. He owned a gun barrel boring mill a few miles from his gun factory in Manheim Township. He later took his grandson on as an apprentice and then business partner. Dickert's rifles are rare and highly sought after today. Pictured and discussed on page 310 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II: From the 1790s to the End of the Flintlock Period" by George Moller, and the signature of the rifle is shown on page 312. He states: "This very plain brass-mounted Jacob Dickert rifle is attributed to Pennsylvania militia purchase during the War of 1812." This rifle has his subtle "GDM" collection mark ahead of the toe plate. The barrel has traditional low profile blade and notch sights and is signed "J [crossed tomahawk and arrow touch mark] Dickert" behind the rear sight (see page 81 of "Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in Its Golden Age"). The muzzle section is turned down to tapered round ahead of the forend tip for a socket bayonet. Moller notes that the bayonet used with it may have been friction fit or secured by a set-screw. A socket bayonet made to fit the rifle is included. The lock is signed "SWEITZER" (backward Z). It has a plain single trigger and is mounted with brass furniture including a simple patch box. The curly maple stock is nicely figured but plainly finished and has an incised line border on the cheek rest. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 56

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Lot 141

Pennsylvania State Contract George W. Tryon Flintlock Rifle

This rifle is shown and this model type is discussed on pages 305-307 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 2: From the 1790s to the End of the Flintlock Period" by George Moller and has his small "GDM" mark by the toe. He notes there were 100 of these rifles procured in late 1814 or 1815 after the Pennsylvania governor's July 14, 1814, order. It has blade and notch sights, "TRYON PHILADA" on the top barrel flat, "CP164" on the upper left flat at the breech, "TRYON" on the lock, "CP164" repeated on the left stock flat along with "V/F. GOETZ," brass furniture including a Model 1814 style patchbox, and a full-length walnut stock with rounded, swept back cheek piece. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 62 smoothbore

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Lot 142

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Flintlock Musket

This early national period musket has "CP" on the tail of the lock and breech end of the barrel for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania along with the "liberty cap/P" proof on the barrel at the breech. The inside of the lock is marked "IK." The left stock flat has "XVII." It has a bayonet stud on top at the muzzle and a blade front sight on the rear strap of the upper barrel band. The left side of the comb appears to be carved with "tt." George Moller's "GDM" collection mark is by the toe. Fitted with a black leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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War of 1812 Era U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type III Flintlock Musket Dated 1813 with Bayonet

Lot 143

War of 1812 U.S. Harpers Ferry 1795 Type III Musket with Bayonet

Approximately 9,005 Model 1795 muskets were manufactured by Harpers Ferry in the year 1813. At this time, these muskets were typically rushed into service during the turmoil of the War of 1812. The lock plate is marked "HARPERS/FERRY/1813" (the first digit of the year is very faint) vertically at the rear, with the shield bearing "eagle/US" at the center. Two sunken oval proofs appear on the upper left quarter at the rear of the barrel. Bayonet lug on top of the barrel towards the muzzle. Brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band. Sling swivels on the middle band and ahead of the trigger guard. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet (too tight, does not properly fit) and reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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War of 1812 Era U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type II Flintlock Musket Dated 1809 with Bayonet

Lot 144

War of 1812 Era U.S. Springfield 1795 Type II Flintlock Musket

The Model 1795 Musket represents many firsts in U.S. martial arms including the first standardized and official model of musket manufactured for the U.S. military and was based on the French "Charleville" Model 1766 muskets widely used during the American Revolution. Model 1795s saw heavy use during the War of 1812. Type II Model 1795s are dated from 1806 to 1809 with this example dated "1809" on the buttplate tang. Page 47 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II" states, "...a number of examples of 1809-dated muskets with both detachable and integral [flash] pans are known to exist, indicating that the changeover to the integral pan took place during that year." This example has the earlier detachable flash pan, indicating it is a Type II. The undated lock is marked with a script "US" above an eagle and shield motif above a downward curved "SPRINGFIELD" at the center. The left of the breech is marked with "P/eagle head/V" proofs. Single digit inspection marks on various components inside the lock. Inspection initials marked behind the lower tang. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet (does not fit) and period leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type II Artillery/Cadet Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 145

U.S. Springfield 1817 Artillery/Cadet Musket with Bayonet

Springfield Armory manufactured approximately 1,640 of these 36 inch barrel muskets between 1818 and 1821 for Cadet use. Model 1817 Artillery/Cadet muskets are described on pages 440-444 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II". The Model 1795 lock is faintly marked "US/eagle and shield/SPRINGFIELD" at the center and "1811" dated behind the hammer, illegible date on the barrel tang, and "P/eagle head/V" proofs on the left of the breech. Three barrel bands, two sling swivels and a faint "Crown/D" marked buttplate tang. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes US socket bayonet and J.C. Toth inspected leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Documented War of 1812 Era John Miles U.S. 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 146

Documented John Miles U.S. 1808 Contract Musket with Bayonet

One of approximately 2,586 reported to have been delivered by John Miles of Bordertown, New Jersey circa 1809-1812 under a 9,200 gun U.S. Government contract, based on the Harpers Ferry Armory pattern Model 1795 muskets. 1808 U.S. contract muskets are described on pages 164-182 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II", with the lock of this exact musket pictured on page 173. An eagle and shield motif above "US" is marked at the center of the lock and "MILES" marked vertically behind hammer. A "V" marked on top of the breech and an "Eagle head/CT" proof on the left quarter of the breech as typically seen on these 1808 contract muskets. "J P R" stamped on the left stock flat and on the tail end of the right of the buttstock. Large letters "OO" carved into the left of the buttstock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Lot 147

Revolutionary War Era German Hessian Type Flintlock Jaeger Rifle

This German Jaeger rifle is visually similar to examples attributed as having been used by Hessians during the Revolutionary War. The Hessians consisted of approximately 30,000 German troops hired by the British to fight against the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and a rifle such as this one could have possibly seen use with the Hesse-Hanau Freicorps, a group of elite soldiers skilled in the art of hunting. This early example has a right side mounted lock bar for a sword bayonet, of which it is believed the Hesse-Hanau Freicorps were the only unit of the Revolutionary War to use jaeger rifles equipped for use with sword bayonets (reference page 64 of the book, "British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740-1840" by De Witt Bailey). These short large caliber rifles were well suited for use in the woods with accuracy at long ranges, especially in the hands of the skilled German sharpshooters carrying them. Features seven-groove rifling, an iron ramrod, dovetail mounted brass blade front sight, flip-up V notch rear sight, and brass fittings. The lock is completely unmarked. Raised letters "V•H" in a sunken rectangle and "XXXXXVI" assembly marks underneath of the side plate. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a later leather sling, tools and extra flints in the patchbox. Reference page 226 of George C. Neumann's book "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" for a similar example pictured. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 62

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Documented Revolutionary War Era Attributed British Short Land New Pattern "Brown Bess" Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 148

British Short Land New Pattern Flintlock Musket & Bayonet

This musket is pictured and discussed on pages 226-230 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 1: Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms" by George Moller and is noted as manufactured following the lock changes of 1777-1778. The front sight doubles as the stud for the included socket bayonet, and the barrel has Ordnance proofs on top at the breech The lock has a "crown/broad arrow" mark under the pan, the Georgian cipher at the center, "TOWER" on the tail, and "WG" and another "crown" mark on the inside of the plate. The furniture is all brass, and the wrist escutcheon is inscribed with what appears to be "TJ/60." The stock has U.S. buttons inlaid into the sides of the butt and "GDM" (George D. Moller) lightly stamped by the toe. It is equipped with a black leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 75

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Lot 149

Liege Contract British Short Land New Pattern Flintlock Musket

These Liege contract British Short Land New Pattern muskets are described on pages 375-378 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume I" with this exact musket pictured at the top of page 376, at the top of 377, and on 378. The picture caption at the top of page 377 states, "The lock of this Liege-made Short Land New Pattern musket is equipped with a frizzen spring with trefoil finial... there is no broad arrow marking under the pan. Although the cock is border engraved, the frizzen's front face is not. "TOWER" marked vertically on the tail of the lock and the "crown/GR" Georgian cipher marked at the center of the lock. Raised letters "IG" in a sunken rectangle marked on top of the breech, attributed as the mark of Liege gunmaker Jean Gosvin. Features include a top mounted bayonet lug, iron ramrod, and brass fittings. Large initials "BMB" and PR" carved into the left of the buttstock. Small "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet (too tight, does not properly fit), and a later Swiss leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 75

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Very Scarce Documented Whitney Arms Company Massachusetts Militia Contract 1812 Flintlock Musket with Special Brass Buttplate and Massachusetts Marked Bayonet

Lot 150

Whitney 1812 Massachusetts Brass Buttplate Flintlock Musket

This is one of likely less than 100 of these Whitney Massachusetts Contract 1812 flintlock muskets fitted with the rare brass buttplate; sometimes erroneously referred to as a "Sea Fencible Musket" and/or a "Navy contract". These Massachusetts muskets with special brass buttplates are described on pages 233-236 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II", with this exact musket pictured on pages 233, 234, and twice on 235. The first picture caption states, "This Whitney 1812 U.S. contract musket was issued to Massachusetts pursuant to the provisions of the 1808 U.S. Militia Act in the mid-1820s. Sometime after its receipt by that state, its original iron buttplate was replaced by a large brass butt plate. No records of this alteration have been found in the Massachusetts state records, and it is not known by what authority or for what purpose this alteration was performed, but it probably was performed after 1840." Features include a top mounted bayonet stud, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band, Massachusetts armorer applied serial number "12909" marked on top of the barrel in between the two straps of the front barrel band, "MS" Massachusetts state ownership mark on the ramrod and on the left quarter of the breech, a raised "P" in a sunken oval proof at the top of the breech, "N. HAVEN." in a banner marked at the center of the lock, small mating marks on various internal and external parts of the lock, and "V" over an oval script "LS" (Luther Sage) inspection cartouche and "MS" ownership mark on the left stock flat. Rack number "45" marked on the buttplate tang. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet wearing serial number "12274" and an "MS" ownership mark on the socket and period leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Documented E. Waters & Co. Massachusetts State Contract 1808 Type Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 151

E. Waters & Co. Massachusetts State Contract Flintlock Musket

This musket is featured and discussed on pages 222 and 223 of "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 2: From the 1790s to the End of the Flintlock Period" by George Moller. This musket was one of the 528 muskets delivered to the state of Massachusetts in 1814 through General Joseph Farnsworth who took over E. Waters & Co. in 1814. Parts of the upper line of the "P/PC" and "M/1814" markings noted by Moller remain visible on the breech end of the barrel, and the lock is marked "MILLBURY./1814." It has a bayonet stud on the top of the barrel, a brass blade front side on the rear strap of the upper barrel band, a leather sling fitted to the swivels on the middle band and stud through the trigger guard finial, and a "V" marked socket bayonet (too tight to fit properly). "GDM" (George D. Moller) is marked ahead of the toe. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Documented War of 1812 State of Massachusetts Contract L. Pomeroy Flintlock Musket with Bayonet

Lot 152

War of 1812 L. Pomeroy Massachusetts Contract Flintlock Musket

Lemuel Pomeroy reportedly delivered 125 of these muskets on contract to the state of Massachusetts on August 12th, 1814 during the War of 1812. These muskets are described on pages 221-222 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II" with this exact musket pictured on page 221. The first picture caption states, "The muskets Pomeroy delivered under his Massachusetts state contract were similar to those he had previously made for New York and those made at about the same time for Connecticut. Because his New York contract muskets were patterned after Whitney's New York contract muskets, the salient distinguishing features of these Pomeroy muskets are their 42" barrels and locks equipped with brass pans." It has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band, "MASS" ahead of "P/S.J." and "M/1814" marked on the left breech end of the barrel, and "MASS" marked lock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes an "MS" (Massachusetts) and "1778" marked socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Caliber / Gauge: 69

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Documented War of 1812 Era State of New York Marked U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type III Flintlock Musket Dated 1813 with Bayonet

Lot 153

New York Marked U.S. Springfield 1795 Flintlock Musket

This U.S. Springfield Model 1795 musket was one of approximately 6,920 manufactured in the year 1813. At this time, these muskets were typically rushed into service during the turmoil of the War of 1812, although this example appears to have been used lightly when compared with most surviving specimens today. Springfield Model 1795 Type III muskets are described on pages 47-53 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II" with this exact musket pictured on pages 48, 49, and 51. The caption next to the picture of the buttstock of this musket on page 51 states, "The buttstock configuration introduced in 1813, which was used for less than a year, had a poorly defined cheek recess." The lock plate is dated "1813" at the tail and marked with the script "US" over the federal eagle and shield emblem above a downward curved "SPRINGFIELD" at the center. The buttplate tang is dated "1813" at the front and marked "45" at the rear. The barrel has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle. "SNY" (State of New York) and "US" marked with "P/eagle head/V" proofs at the breech. Brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band. Sling swivels are mounted through studs on the middle band and trigger guard finial. "US" is marked in script on the left stock flat. "SR" inspection initials marked behind the trigger guard tang. Initials "IA" carved into the right of the buttstock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet and Watervliet Arsenal leather sling with an arrow cut out of it ahead of initials "EH" carved into it. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Antique

Caliber / Gauge: 69

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