4373 MODEL 1822 WHITNEY SECOND CONTRACT MUSKET WITH

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
1851 MASSACHUSETTS STATE CONVERSION TO PERCUSSION. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42" smoothbore. This Whitney contract musket was part of a conversion program undertaken by the state of Massachusetts to modernize arms that were held in store. Bbl. is marked on the top left rear w/ "MS" which is the state marking. Marked on top w/ "TW", an embossed "P" proof & the number "210". The breech plug has a date which has been lined-out. The lockplate is marked underneath the brass insert w/ "U.S. / arrow & olive branch / E. WHITNEY". The lockplate tail is marked vertically "NEW / HAVEN / 1835". Original flint hammer replaced w/ percussion type. Buttplate is marked on tang "US". Walnut stock. Cartouche is visible in outline only. Three bbl. bands retained by springs. Double strapped upper band carries brass front sight. Bbl. has bayonet stud which is marked "10". Correct type ramrod. Swivels are carried by the middle band & front of trigger guard bow. CONDITION: stock has early arsenal rework type finish over wear & handling marks & a slight loss of wood in inletted areas. Metal is mostly bright, turning gray w/ areas of patina & evidence of earlier light oxidation throughout. Replacement trigger pin. Panel on the left side shows small grinding wheel marks from fitting of trigger pin. Bore has light oxidation & fine pitting throughout. (01-26847/RW). ANTIQUE. $600-1,000.