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Rare and Desirable Documented Early Undated U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type I Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1795 is historically significant as the first official standardized U.S. martial arm and the first firearms manufactured at the U.S. armories. The Model 1795 was based on the French Model 1766 widely used during the Revolution, and was the main infantry arm of the War of 1812. Springfield Model 1795 Type I muskets are described on pages 35-42 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II”, with this exact musket photographed on page 35. This early production musket has the correct
Type I features for the 1795-1798 period with no date on the buttplate and lack of barrel proof markings. It has the first style of lock marking with “SPRINGFIELD” in a vertical curve behind the hammer, and at the center of the lock is the shielded eagle looking to it’s right (faint) above a script “US” (faint). Note the distinctive curls on the frizzen toe and top jaw guide used on the Type I muskets. Modern replacement metal ramrod. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes socket bayonet, leather sling, and wood tampion. CONDITION: Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration with smooth brown and gray patina overall, and some light pitting. The tang exhibits draw file marks and the breech area is heavily pitted. Stock is also good as lightly refinished with various cracks, repaired sections, and general overall wear. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is good with brown patina and scattered mild pitting. This rare example of an early Springfield Model 1795 flintlock musket is the first U.S. government manufactured primary issue shoulder arm, and is the missing piece to any complete U.S. martial collection! Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1119 Very Scarce U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type I Flintlock Musket Dated 1803 with Bayonet - Serial no. 2756, 69 cal., 44 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This is a very scarce example of a Model 1795 Type I musket, one of approximately 1,048 manufactured by Harpers Ferry in the year 1803. This model was the first to be produced at the newly established Virginia arsenal and was utilized in the United States 19th century conflicts, including the War of 1812 and Civil War. The lock has the standard Harpers Ferry markings including “HARPERS/FERRY/1803” at the rear, and “eagle/ US” at the center. The barrel has two faint proofmarks at the left of the breech. Serial number “2756” is marked on the left of the barrel at the breech and on the buttplate tang. Other features include a bayonet lug on the bottom of the barrel near 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, and a trumpet head ramrod. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes socket bayonet, leather sling, and wood tampion. CONDITION: Very good as professionally reconverted to flintlock configuration with smooth bright metal surfaces, some light pitting, and clear lock markings. Stock is also very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with scattered scratches and dents, repaired section behind the flashpan, repaired section behind the lock, a crack above the sideplate, cracks around the buttplate, and chips at the toe. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is also very good with dark brown patina overall. A rare U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type I musket that would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial arms collection. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 1120 Documented Virginia Manufactory Type II Flintlock Musket Dated 1813 - NSN, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright
finish, walnut stock. These muskets were manufactured at the Virginia Manufactory in Richmond for the State of Virginia to arm their militia from 1812-1821. Virginia Manufactory Type II muskets are described on pages
284-287 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II” with this exact musket photographed on pages 284 and 285. The lock is marked “VIRGINIA/Manufactory”
at center, “RICHMOND/1813” marked at the tail, and has an iron flash pan. “66” is marked on various components. “BARM” is carved in the left of the buttstock. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes leather sling and wood tampion. CONDITION: Very good with mottled gray/brown patina and scattered light pitting. Stock is
also very good with scattered scratches, cracks, chips, and a repaired section above the rear
of the lock. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
Collector’s Fact
Approximately only 1,048 U.S. Harper’s Ferry Model 1795 Type I Rifles were produced in 1803.
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