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Fine 1820's Flintlock New England Militia Musket w/ Bayonet 100% Original! - Early American Fullstock Military Muzzleloader
Guns International #: 102471737 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Member Since: 1/27/12
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Schimetschek
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06423
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 873-1092
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 253
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire
About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 50 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Description:
Fine Original Flintlock New England Militia Musket with English Barrel, A.W. Spies Lock, & Bayonet, .71 cal smoothbore, mfg. circa 1820's. This is a wonderful New England militia musket in fantastic condition which remarkably still retains it's rare original bayonet. The gun is 100% original top to bottom and has a lovely unmolested appearance overall. So-called "New England Militia Muskets" evolved as a distinct pattern during the Federal era and served as dual purpose arms that could be used at home and on the battlefield. Most examples were made in Massachusetts. The Birmingham proofed barrel is stamped "LONDON" and measures just over 40" long fitted with a bayonet lug which doubles as the front sight. The engraved lock features a roller frizzen and is marked "A-W-SPIES / WARRANTED" for New York City hardware and military goods retailer Adam W. Spies. It remains in it's original unaltered form with all original components. Likewise the touch hole is original and has never been altered. The metal has a rich dark plum patina overall with superfine freckling scattered down the barrel and a few larger oxidation spots toward the muzzle. The stock features a finely checkered wrist with brass shield escutcheon and retains no less than 80% original varnish which has naturally crazed slightly with age having an attractive untouched appearance and a blackened patina forming around protected areas. The wood is really in fantastic shape for a fullstock musket of this age. There is a tight old 1 1/2" crack just under the escutcheon with very minor sliver loss along the right side of the barrel tang and a 2" crack on the left side of the forearm near the muzzle. The ramrod channel and edges are all sharp and there is little surface marring. Original brass buttplate, sideplate, trigger, triggerguard, ramrod pipes, and nosecap have all turned a much desired near-black patina from having never been polished. Original iron ramrod. The action is crisp and functions perfectly. The hammer is a bit loose only noticeable when cocked. The frizzen smartly snaps shut and springs forward. The bayonet measures 18 3/4" long overall having a 14 3/4" triangular blade which is 1 1/16" wide across the base with "3" stamped on the flat. The surfaces are a bit rougher than the gun yet the patina and color matches accordingly. The bayonet fits perfectly over the muzzle securely locking onto the lug and having the muzzle flush with that of the bayonet as it should. Pictures really don't do this gun justice it has such an honest untouched look and finding one of these with the original bayonet is extremely difficult. A choice representation of a New England Militia Musket. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arms shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Antique muzzleloaders and antiques which fire obsolete cartridges may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, credit card (no additional fees), or bank wire. Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. Items are professionally packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage for the sale price and signature required for delivery. Items valued over $5,000.00 are shipped Registered Mail. Buyer pays actual shipping costs with no added charge for packing materials or handling. We describe items accurately and thoroughly. If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Model: New England Militia Musket
Barrel Length: 40
Manufacture Date: Circa 1820's
Extras: Original Bayonet