3358 1830 DATED W. L. EVANS VALLEY FORGE CONTRACT MODEL

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69, NSN. Standard configuration 57.5" overall, 42" barrel proofed at breech "US", "LS" and "P" in sunken cartouche, tang "1831". Lock: "W. L. EVANS / eagle / V. FORGE" and vertically "1830 / US" at tail. This is a fine "as found" and attractive original flintlock survivor of the scarce William Evans contract who delivered 1800 muskets in 1830, and a total of 2250 muskets of his June 29, 1829 government contract. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: old auction tag from Carrolton, Ohio. CONDITION: very good overall, appears complete and original, dark iron patina other than clean gray ramrod, crisp markings, stock has sharp edges with "V / LS" inspection. Mechanics fine, smooth clear bore. (01-25112/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.