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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. II BY MOLLER
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. II BY MOLLER
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. II BY MOLLER
LOT 1122
Scarce Documented Early Production U.S. A.H. Waters “Transition Pattern” Model 1816 Flintlock Musket - NSN, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This is one of approximately 5,000 early “transition pattern” Model 1816 muskets produced by A.H. Waters of Millbury, Massachusetts under contract for the U.S. government. This example is pictured on page 413-414 of “American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 2: From the 1790s to the End of the Flintlock Period” by George Moller. The 6 3/8 inch lock plate is slightly smaller than later Model 1816 muskets, with beveled edges in front of the wider and shorter 3 3/8 inch cock, and convex and rounded edges at the rear of the lock. It is marked “US” in script over “MILLBURY” at the center and “1817” at the tail. The curved radius of the frizzen spring is wider at the front and the inclined brass pan is deeper than those seen on later examples. The barrel bands appear to be of thicker metal and the nose of the comb is higher as well. It otherwise shows typical Type I Model 1816 features. The barrel is marked “US”, “P/V”, and “NH” on the top and left at the breech and the left stock flat is marked “v/ JN”, which is believed to be the mark of inspector John Newbury. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection marking is on the toe. Includes a leather sling. CONDITION: Very good, showing a mixture of bright grey and brown patina with some scattered patches of light pitting, primarily around the pan and lock, and crisp markings. The wood is also very good with a few minor cracks in the wrist and around the lock, which also shows some minor edge chipping, and otherwise scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 LOT 1123 Documented U.S. Springfield Model 1812 Type III Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - Serial no. NSNV, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 16,649 of these Model 1812 Type III muskets were manufactured between 1816 and 1817. Model 1812 Type III muskets are described on pages 95-100 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II”, with a full length picture of this exact musket on page 96 above the caption, “In November 1816 a new stock configuration with a low-comb butt was introduced into the production of Model 1812 (Type III) muskets. The forend portion of this stock is slightly longer, resulting in a 3 1/8” muzzle extension for the Model 1816 bayonet.” Its trigger guard is pictured on page 100 next to the caption, “The trigger guards of Model 1812 muskets are generally similar to those of Model 1795 muskets produced at Springfield from 1809 but are somewhat shorter.” It has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band, “1817” dated lock with “eagle and shield/US” marked at the center, “P/eagle head/V” proofs on the left breech end of the barrel, faint traces of the original serial number on top of the breech, and a “US” marked buttplate tang. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet and period leather sling. CONDITION: Very good as reconverted to flintlock configuration with a lightly polished barrel, some scattered spots of dark patina and scattered light pitting, and sharp lock markings. Stock is also very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with some light scratches, a reglued section behind the barrel tang, and slightly undersized at some of the edges. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is also very good with scattered light pitting and sharp edges, sling is also very good with some light cracking and dried wax. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 1124 Documented M.T. Wickham U.S. Contract Model 1816 Transition Pattern Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 42 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This musket is featured and discussed on pages 414 and 415 of “American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume 2: From the 1790s to the End of the Flintlock Period” by George Moller. He notes that Wickham delivered 6,500 muskets by September of 1820 and dates this example to c. 1817. The “V/GF” acceptance mark on the left stock flat is noted as from George Flegal. The barrel is marked with “F,”“P,” and “U.S.” at the breech. The lock is marked “M.T. WICKHAM/PHILA” on the exterior and “H. KEITH” on the interior. Small “O” assembly marks are found on most of the components, including the various lock components. Includes a socket bayonet and modern leather sling. CONDITION: Good with mix of dark brown patina and applied artificial brown on the barrel, mostly dark gray and brown patina on the remaining metal surfaces, areas of mild to moderate pitting, replacement upper band springs and top jaw and possibly replaced upper bands, and generally moderate overall wear. The partially restored stock is fair and has a darkened oiled finish, cracks and repairs (most notably the splice between the lock and barrel tang), a legible cartouche, and mild dings and scratches throughout. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1125
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1795 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 38 7/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1795 is significant as the first official musket of the U.S. military and was widely used in the War of 1812. This example has a shortened barrel with condemnation mark, leading to the possibility that this musket was used as a cadet rifle. The barrel is also marked “P/eagle head/V V.” The lock has “US” above the eagle and shield emblem (faint) above “SPRINGFIELD” in a downward arch and is dated “1814” at the rear. The brass front sight is on the front barrel band, the bayonet lug is on top of the barrel, and the non-fitting socket bayonet is marked “US”. The buttplate is also dated “1814.” Sling swivels hold a modern reproduction leather sling. The left side of the buttstock has a cheek recess, a feature introduced in 1813 that made it into the production of Model 1812 muskets for three years. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the stock toe. CONDITION: Good. The metal surfaces have a bright appearance with dark pitting throughout. The barrel tang has cold blue. The stock is fair with a stabilized crack running from the lock to the rear barrel band spring and minor dings and scratches. The bayonet is very good with an overall bright appearance and some light pitting. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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