3087 HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1816 PERCUSSION CONVERSION US

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 10 @ 11:16UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 800.00 USD
MUSKET. Cal. 69. Bbl. 42". Belgian style cone type percussion conversion. Lock plate is marked Harpers Ferry over an 1827 date behind hammer w/ an American eagle over US forward of hammer. 3 band fastened walnut stock has iron fitting. Button tipped ramrod. Largest production US flintlock musket. Over 350,000 mfg. 1816-1844. CONDITION: metal has faded to a dark brown patina w/ pitting heaviest in breech area. Stock has a worn appearance w/ dents & marks having chips & cracks in lock & sideplate areas. Added wood repair left of top tang. Forward bbl. band is missing. Sound lock. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26136/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.