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Lot 163:Documented 1797 Pennsylvania Contract Miles Flintlock Musket

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 163:Documented 1797 Pennsylvania Contract Miles Flintlock Musket

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce Documented 1797 State of Pennsylvania Contract John Miles Flintlock Musket

Styled directly after the French Model 1763/66 Charleville pattern, this is one of 20,000 muskets made by approximately 18 makers for Pennsylvania state militia issue, authorized by the Legislative Act of 1797. This particular musket is one of the 4,000 manufactured by John Miles of North Liberties, Philadelphia (two contracts of 2,000 each, 1798 and 1801). This exact John Miles, Sr. Pennsylvania contract musket is photographed and described on page 257 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II". "MILES/CP" marked at the rear of the lock, the "CP" denoting ownership by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All fittings are iron including the ramrod which has a trumpet style head. Bayonet lug on top of the barrel towards the muzzle, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band. Sling swivel beneath the middle barrel band and ahead of the trigger guard. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes reproduction leather sling and wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionGood with dark brown patina with scattered moderate pitting overall. Middle band retainer has a broken tip. Stock is also good with various hairline cracks, chips around the lock and behind the barrel tang, and some light scratches. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerMiles
Model1797
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge69
Barrel43 7/8 inch round
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2525
Catalog page120
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