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 LOT 1150
Documented Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Type III Flintlock Musket Dated 1837 with Bayonet - Serial no. B10, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This is one of approximately 8,200 Model 1816 muskets manufactured at Harpers Ferry in the year 1837. 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. With the majority of these Model 1816 muskets receiving various alterations to percussion, this example appears to remain in its original flintlock configuration. Model 1816 Type III muskets are described on pages 424-425 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume II” with the lock of this exact musket pictured at the bottom of page 424 and the breech end of its barrel pictured at the top of page 425. The first picture caption states, “The external lock components of most Harpers Ferry Model 1816 (Type III) muskets are typically stamped with initials or numbers. ‘V’ is stamped into the cock’s body below the throat and into the outer edge of the pan; ‘1’ is stamped into the side of the frizzen’s tail of this example. Other initials are stamped into the underside of the frizzen’s pan cover. Note the large spherical lower sling swivel bolster on the guard bow’s front branch.” The lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1837” vertically behind the hammer with the eagle and shield motif above “US” marked at the center. “1837” dated barrel tang. Serial number “B/10” is marked on top of the breech. “AB/V” ahead of “J.A.S.” (John A. Schaeffer) inspection initials marked on the left stock flat. “MC” inspection initials marked behind the lower tang. Single digit assembly numbers are marked on various components. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet marked with serial number “Pa76” on the socket, and a period leather sling. CONDITION: Very good with mostly bright surfaces, scattered areas of light pitting, a few patches of dings on top of the barrel, and crisp markings on the lock and barrel. Stock is also very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with some light scratches and handling marks, and slightly undersized at the toe. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very good with sharp edges and scattered light pitting, sling is also very good with some light cracking and age related wear. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1151 Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Musket Dated 1829 - Serial no. E 31, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened 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 located on the rear strap of the front barrel band, “P24” marked on the front strap of the front barrel band, serial number “E 31” on top of the breech, “P/eagle head/V” proofs on the left of the breech, “1829” dated barrel tang, “SPRING/ FIELD/1829” on the tail of the lock and “eagle/US” at the center, circled script “ET” (Elisha Toby) cartouche on the left stock flat ahead of a circled script “EB/3” (Elizur Bates) classification cartouche which would have been marked in the 1840s when this musket was inspected for worthiness of conversion to percussion (remains in its original flintlock configuration), “ZC” ahead of a circled script
“JS” cartouche behind the lower tang, and a “US” marked buttplate tang. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% plus original brown finish on the barrel and fittings, 30% plus original casehardened finish showing at the center of the lock, scattered mild surface corrosion on the balance overall, and sharp markings in the metal. Stock is also fine with defined edges, scattered light scratches and dents, a few chips, a small crack ahead of the lock, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1152
Desirable 1830 Dated Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1819 Hall Breech Loading Flintlock Rifle with Bayonet - NSN, 52 cal., 32 5/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Only 5,700 of these rifles were originally manufactured by Simeon North in 1830-1836 but relatively few of them have survived. According to page 467 of George D. Moller’s book “American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II” this example is one of approximately 600 manufactured by Simeon North in the year 1830; which is significant as the first year North manufactured these Hall rifles. Unlike the Harpers Ferry Model 1819 rifles manufactured in 1832-1840 with pinned barrel bands, North used band springs on all of his Hall rifles as seen on the earlier 1824 and 1826 dated Harpers Ferry manufactured Hall rifles. It has standard off-set sights and “U.S/S.NORTH/MIDLtn/CONN./1830” marked on the breechblock. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: Very good with smooth bright surfaces overall, some scattered light pitting, some moderate dings on top of and ahead of the rear barrel band, and crisp breech block markings. Stock is also very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled with scattered scratches and dents, a crack on the left flat, a crack behind the receiver, cracks on either side of the buttplate, and a chip at the toe. Mechanically
excellent. Included bayonet is also very good with sharp edges and scattered light pitting.
Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 LOT 1153
Henry Deringer U.S. Contract Model 1817 Flintlock “Common” Rifle - NSN, 58 cal., 33 1/8 inch part octagon bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. Manufactured as part of a contract held by Henry Deringer of pocket pistol fame. He manufactured 13,000 of these rifles in multiple variations between 1817 and the early 1840s. These arms are among the first widely issued rifled firearms used by any military and saw use into the Civil War era. This example has a lock plate marked “US/H. DERINGER/PHILADA”. During its time of use the barrel and forearm were shortened and a brass blade front sight added. The barrel is marked “H. DERINGER/PHILADA” on behind the fixed notched rear
sight and a defaced “V” proof along with clear “P/US” on the upper left flat at the breech. The buttstock has a patch box containing a worm and “U” shaped screwdriver. With a leather sling. CONDITION: Good, with the metal surfaces having a mottled brown patina with darker patina in and around the protected area along with pitting. The stock is also good with minimal surface chipping, punch dot marking on the near the cheek piece and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George Moller Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 1154 Massachusetts Marked Whitney Arms Company U.S. Model 1816/22 Flintlock Musket with Bayonet - NSN, 69 cal., 42 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This 1834 dated Whitney Model 1816 flintlock musket with 1822 improvements is wearing an “MS” (faint) Massachusetts state ownership mark at the left of the breech. The musket has iron furniture with a bright finish and walnut, low-comb stock. The lock has a detachable brass pan and is marked: “NEW/HAVEN/1834” vertically behind the hammer and “U.S.” over a crossed arrow and branch over “E.WHITNEY” at the center. “1834” dated barrel tang. “698” (faint) marked at the top center of the breech, “US/JM/P” (Justin Murphy, inspector) (faint) marked at the top of the breech, oval script “JM” inspection cartouche marked on the left stock flat. “US” marked buttplate tang. “GDM” (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a US socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. CONDITION: Very good with mottled brown patina overall, scattered light pitting, moderate flash pitting, and crisp lock markings. Stock is fine with scattered light scratches and dents, a few scattered gouges,
chips around the middle band spring, some chips ahead of the trigger guard tang, chips ahead of and behind the lock, chips at the toe, and a crack at the left of the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very fine with some light pitting. Provenance: The George Moller Collection.
    AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK AMERICAN MILITARY SHOULDER ARMS, VOL. II BY MOLLER
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