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LOT 3109
Early Production M.T. Wickham U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket with Scarce Historic Gloucester Brigade New Jersey Markings - NSN, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Many Model 1816 muskets were
used during the Texas Revolution, various conflicts with Native Americans, the Mexican-American War, and even into the Civil War. This undated example has the early “M.T. WICKHAM” in an arc over “PHILA” lock marking. “S.N.J.” marked on top of the barrel ahead of the breech and on the left stock flat. “F”, “P” and “US” marked at the breech. “V/GF” marked on the left stock flat. “GLOUCESTER BRIGADE” stamped alongside the trigger guard finial and on the underside of the buttstock. Includes a Watervliet Arsenal leather sling. CONDITION: Very good with mottled dark brown patina overall and clear markings in the metal. Stock is also very good with defined edges, scattered scratches and handling marks, an absent section behind the flash pan, some chips on both flats, and mostly sharp markings. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500 LOT 3110 U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Type I Flintlock Musket Dated 1818 with Bayonet - Serial no. Eg90, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Model 1816 muskets were primarily used in conflicts with various Native American groups after the War of 1812 and were also used into the Mexican- American War era and the Civil War, generally after being converted to percussion. Features a top mounted bayonet stud, brass blade front sight, “E/g 90” marked on top at the breech, “P/eagle head/V” proofs on the left at the breech, “1818” on the barrel tang, “SPRING/FIELD/1818” on the tail of the lock and “eagle/US” at the center, faint circled script “ET” (Elisha Toby) cartouche on the left stock flat behind a faint circled script “PH/3” (Philip Hoffman) classification cartouche which would have been marked at a later time when this musket was inspected for worthiness of conversion to percussion (remains in its original flintlock configuration). A “GDM” George D. Moller collection mark is at the toe. Includes US socket bayonet and leather sling. CONDITION: Very good with mottled heavy brown patina, scattered light pitting, and sharp markings in the metal. Stock is also very good as re-oiled with scattered scratches, an absent section on the left of the barrel tang, and some chips. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3111
N. Starr & Son U.S. Contract Model 1817 Flintlock “Common Rifle” - NSN, 54 cal., 36 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Nathan Starr manufactured approximately 10,000 Model 1817 rifles in 1824-1845. This piece has standard markings and features and is dated “1824” on the tail of the lock and the barrel tang. Per George Moller on page 452 of “American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II: From the 1790s to the End of the Flintlock Period,” Starr manufactured his first 800 Model 1817s in the year 1824. It has Moller’s discreet “GDM” collection mark by the toe, a vent pick and worm attachment in the patch box, and a brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Good with mostly silver-gray patina and some mild pitting on the metal, mostly distinct markings, a re-glued section between the lock and barrel tang, dark re-oiled finish on the stock, tension crack on the left flat, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3112
1817 Dated U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type IV Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 41 3/4 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. Late production U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type IV muskets such as this one implemented changes in the transition leading up to the Model 1812. The Model 1795 lock is marked with the eagle and shield above “US” at the center and “HARPERS/FERRY/1817” on the tail which has a projecting point. The barrel is of the shorter length as on the Model 1812 and has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle. Brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the upper barrel band. Sling swivels are mounted on the middle band and trigger guard finial. A “GDM” George D. Moller collection mark is at the toe. Includes socket bayonet and leather sling.
CONDITION: Good, retains half of a refinished brown finish with brown patina on the balance, mild flash pitting, scattered dings on the barrel, and some wear towards the middle of the barrel. Stock is also good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with some scratches and dents and minor hairline cracks visible behind the barrel tang and ahead of the buttplate tang. Mechanically fine. The bayonet is also good. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 LOT 3113 U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Type I Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1816 musket was the most widely produced of any U.S. musket with nearly 700,000 being produced. A large number were converted to percussion prior to the Civil War. This example shows no signs of being converted. It has standard markings and features of the Type I variation, “1823” (faint) dated barrel tang, 1822 dated lock, and a “GDM” George D. Moller collection mark at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet and leather sling. CONDITION: Good with gray patina, scattered moderate pitting overall and crisp lock markings. Artificial brown visible on the tang. Stock is also good as revarnished with scattered scratches and dents, a small repaired section ahead of the front lock screw, and a crack visible ahead of the rear lock screw. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is very good with brown patina and defined edges. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
Collector’s Fact
According to author George Moller, only 800 Starr Manufactured Model 1817 “Common Rifles” were manufactured in 1824.
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