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LOT 143
War of 1812 Era U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1795 Type III Flintlock Musket Dated 1813 with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 45 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. 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. CONDITION: Good with scattered light pitting and moderate flash pitting. Stock is also good as sanded and re-oiled with scattered light scratches, some light dents, a crack ahead of the rear lock screw, a repaired chip behind the barrel tang, and slightly undersized around the lock and trigger guard finial. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is good with scattered moderate pitting. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 144
War of 1812 Era U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type II Flintlock Musket Dated 1809 with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 7/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. 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. CONDITION: Good with smooth mottled brown patina, scattered light pitting, a re-brazed socket bayonet lug on top of the barrel, mild flash pitting on top of the breech, and nice markings on the lock. Stock is very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with scattered scratches and dents, some mild cracks on the right ahead of rear barrel band, two cracks above the side plate, a crack ahead of the lock, a crack at the left of the barrel tang, and some chips behind the barrel tang. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is good with scattered moderate pitting and brown patina, sling is very good with some light cracking and age related wear. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 145
Very Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1817 Type II Artillery/Cadet Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 36 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. 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. CONDITION: Good with dark brown patina overall, moderate flash pitting, and patches of moderate pitting down the length of the barrel, heavier at the breech. Stock is also good as lightly sanded and refinished with scattered light scratches, and a small chip behind the barrel tang. Hammer screw is replaced, touch hole slightly enlarged. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is very good plus with sharp edges and some light pitting. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500 LOT 146 Documented War of 1812 Era John Miles U.S. 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 1/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. 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. CONDITION: Fair with scattered moderate pitting mixed with dark patina overall, an added surface on the rear of the frizzen, and visible lock markings. Stock is good with some chips in the barrel and ramrod channels, some chips around the band springs, a crack ahead of the rear lock screw, some chips ahead of the lock, a crack behind the lock, and carving as mentioned above. Mechanically fine. Included bayonet is good with scattered pitting and brown patina overall. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. II BY MOLLER
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