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    LOT 153
Documented War of 1812 Era State of
New York Marked U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type
 AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. III BY MOLLER
    III Flintlock Musket Dated 1813 with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 3/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This U.S. Springfield Model 1795 musket was one of approximately 6,920 manufactured in the year 1813. At this time, these muskets were typically rushed into service during the turmoil of the War of 1812, although this example appears to have been used lightly when compared with most surviving specimens today. Springfield Model 1795 Type III muskets are described on pages 47-53 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II” with this exact musket pictured on pages 48, 49, and 51. The caption next to the picture of the buttstock of this musket on page 51 states, “The buttstock configuration introduced in 1813, which was used for less than a year, had a poorly defined cheek recess.” The lock plate is dated “1813” at the tail and marked with the script “US” over the federal eagle and shield emblem above a downward curved “SPRINGFIELD” at the center. The buttplate tang is dated “1813” at the front and marked “45” at the rear. The barrel has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle. “SNY” (State of New York) and “US” marked with “P/eagle head/V” proofs at the breech. Brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band. Sling swivels are mounted through studs on the middle band and trigger guard finial. “US” is marked in script on the left stock flat. “SR” inspection initials marked behind the trigger guard tang. Initials “IA” carved into the right of the buttstock. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet and Watervliet Arsenal leather sling with an arrow cut out of it ahead of initials “EH” carved into it. CONDITION: Fine with scattered dark pitting on the otherwise smooth bright surfaces of the barrel and fittings, with sharp markings in the metal and defined edges on the lock. Stock is also fine with attractive raised grain and defined edges with some scratches and a few scuffs, a chip on the left of the barrel channel, a chipped section on the right of the ramrod channel, some chips around the barrel tang, a few chips behind the lock, carving as mentioned above, and crisp markings. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is fair with scattered mild pitting, and sling is very good with some light cracking and initials/cutout section as mentioned above. This is an attractive example of a War of 1812 era U.S. Springfield Model 1795 musket that would make a fine addition to any U.S. Martial collection! Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 154
War of 1812 Era State of New York Marked
U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Type III Flintlock Musket Dated
1811/1812 with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 44 5/8 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. Type III Model 1795s are dated from 1809 to 1814 with this example dated “1811” on the tail of the lock and “1812” on the buttplate tang. At this time, these muskets were typically rushed into service during the turmoil of the War of 1812. The lock is marked with a script “US” over an eagle and shield motif above a downward curved “SPRINGFIELD” at the center. The top of the breech is “US” and “SNY” State of New York acceptance marked, the left quarter of the breech is marked with “P/eagle head/V” proofs, and the far left of the breech is stamped with a deep condemnation mark which would be an indicator of this musket being in its original flintlock configuration. Script “US” acceptance mark on the left stock flat. “LC” inspection initials marked behind the lower tang. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet and period leather sling. CONDITION: Good with scattered light pitting, moderate flash pitting, and slightly worn markings in the metal. Stock is very good with some light dents and handling marks, a filled in repair at the bottom of the left flat, a crack ahead of the lock, a repaired small circular hole on the left rear of the buttstock, a few filled in repairs on both sides of the buttplate tang, and nice markings in the wood. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is also very good with some light pitting and smooth brown patina, and sling is also very good with some light cracking. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500 LOT 155 Attractive Contemporary 18th Century British Colonial American Style New York Map Powder Horn - This contemporary powder horn has been painstakingly carved with beautiful detail in a British Colonial American style with a large British coat of arms above “DIEU ET MON DROIT” in a ribbon, meaning “God and my right” and the motto of the Monarch of Britain, a large compass above “NEW YORK” in a ribbon, and the rest of the horn is a vivid map of Colonial New York including the towns, soldiers, animals, Indians, and the Mohawk River. The horn measures approximately 16 1/4 inches long with a carved spout and flush-fitted wooden plug. “I POWDER WITH MY BROTHER BALL A HERO LIKE DO CONQUER ALL” is carved around the base. This same phrase is noted as being seen, albeit spelled in a few different ways, on examples of powder horns known to date between 1755-1759 as noted in “The Journal of American Folklore Vol. 2, No. 5 (Apr. - Jun., 1889)” on page 117. This is an attractive contemporary 18th Century style Colonial American hand carved powder horn that serves as a wonderful piece of American folk art. CONDITION: Very fine as contemporary custom made with some areas of light cracking, a few handling marks, and attractive crisp carvings. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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