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WAR of 1812 Antique U.S. T. FRENCH Model 1808 Musket MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA 1814 Dated; 1 of only 4,000 Manufactured
Guns International #: 102618053 Seller's Inventory #: 228488
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
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Country: United States
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Description:
WAR of 1812 Antique U.S. T. FRENCH Model 1808 Musket MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA
1814 Dated; 1 of only 4,000 Manufactured
Here we present an antique Thomas French Contract Model 1808 Musket, manufactured circa 1814 in Canton, Massachusetts for the State of Massachusetts for use of their militia.
Thomas French was one of 19 gunmakers contracted by the U.S. government to manufacture the Model 1808 Musket. The group of French, Blake, and Kinsley was awarded this U.S. Contract on October 20, 1808 for 4,000 Harpers Ferry Pattern Model 1808 Contract Muskets with all believed delivered between 1809 and 1814.
The War of 1812 was a conflict lasting about three years that was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The conflict began when the United States declared war in June of 1812 and ended in a restoration of the pre-war status quo when a peace treaty agreed to earlier was ratified by the United States in February 1815. Its eventual consequences included the establishment of a separate Canadian state and an end of hopes for an independent American Indian confederation in the Northwest opening the way for the western expansion of the United States.
The center of the lock is marked "Eagle/US/T.FRENCH" with “CANTON” marked on the tail of the lock. The barrel is dated “1814” with a P proof mark, M for Massachusetts, with a sunken P.C. marking. The lower sling swivel is mounted on a stud ahead of the trigger guard. The barrel bands are secured by springs behind the bands. Mounted with a full one-piece black walnut stock with the distinctive Harpers Ferry high comb and iron buttplate. This one was converted from flintlock to percussion using a drum type of bolster and large commercial style hammer.
The overall condition is very good. Original patina. The action is excellent and very strong. The bore is smooth and patinated. The walnut stock shows use and remains in good condition.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 43-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .69 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2300
#228488
Price: $2,300.00
Antique: Yes