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WAR OF 1812 HARPER’S FERRY 1ST. BALTIMORE SHARP SHOOTERS MODEL 1803 RIFLE W/ FRANCIS SCOTT KEY FAMILY PROVENANCE.
Guns International #: 100940582 Seller's Inventory #: 27367
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: David Condon, Inc.
Company: David Condon, Inc.
Member Since: 9/24/08
First Name: Britton
Last Name: Condon
State: Virginia
Zip: 20118
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 687-5642
Fax: (540) 687-5649
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
5 days
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Description:
WAR OF 1812 HARPER’S FERRY 1ST. BALTIMORE SHARP SHOOTERS MODEL 1803 RIFLE W/ FRANCIS SCOTT KEY FAMILY PROVENANCE. Known as Asquith’s Sharp Shooters-part of the 1st Maryland Rifle Battalion of the Maryland Militia raised in 1813 for the “Defense of Baltimore” from residents of Baltimore City and equipped with the Harper’s Ferry Model 1803. The 1st Baltimore Sharp Shooters which numbered approximately 100 men were engaged during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 and are famously credited with killing British General Ross during the battle. Dated 1814 on the lock plate and stamped at the left breech “1.B.S.S.” just forward of the Harper’s Ferry proof marks. Stock deeply branded forward of the trigger guard “1st BATTn” in the manner of Revolutionary War as well as War of 1812 muskets often branded in the same manner with various regimental markings. Descended in the family of relatives of Francis Scott Key’s wife (ne-Barton) and acquired by us from one of the descendants. It was converted to percussion during its period of use by the family and has never been out of the family until now. In excellent condition it retains most of the original stock finish and has a fine “JS” script cartouche. The barrel retains traces of the original plum brown finish and has an exceptionally fine bore. Lock markings are crisp and the lock is in perfect working order. With an original old letter circa 1870’s from Anna Barton (found folded in the patch box) relating what she knew of the rifles descent in her family. Rare and very historic with excellent provenance. Further information and price on request.
SOLD
Antique: Yes