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Upon inspection, one can infer that this musket
was likely on a gun rack facing a wall and only received indirect exposure on the upper portion. The left breech end of the barrel is “V/P/eagle head” proofed along with “No/10”, and “MODEL 1835” is marked at the top middle of the breech and tang. The lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1835” at the rear, and “USM” above a shielded eagle over “US” at center. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes US socket bayonet, leather sling, and wood tampion. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining all of the attractive armory style bright polished surfaces with crisp edges and markings, with only very light wear from socket bayonet mounting. Stock is very fine with defined edges, attractive raised wood grain, darkening from fire exposure on the forend as noted above, and minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. An absolutely stunning example of a rare prototype Harpers Ferry Model 1835 flintlock musket, and likely the nicest example of the few to have survived. This is very likely a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this important U.S. martial long gun!
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
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