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VALLEY FORGE, PA 1826 Dated Antique W.L. EVANS US M1816 FLINTLOCK Musket One of Only 5,000 Type I Muskets Produced
Guns International #: 103033030 Seller's Inventory #: 247685
Category: Evans Antique Rifles - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
VALLEY FORGE, PA 1826 Dated Antique W.L. EVANS US M1816 FLINTLOCK Musket
One of Only 5,000 Type I Muskets Produced
Here we present an antique W.L. Evans Contract Model 1816 Type I Flintlock Musket made circa 1826 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. There was an iron forge at this location in the 1750s, but the area is best known as the place where then-General George Washington wintered his troops during the American War for Independence. These muskets were made for the United States military on contract from 1825 to 1833. The gun maker, Evans, who produced some 5,000 Type I muskets circa 1825 to 1830, has his name mis-spelled (W. L. Evens) on the lockplates on only the “Type One” muskets.
The lock on this Type I longarm is incorrectly spelled “EVENS” (as it should be on this variant) and dated 1826 on the lock and the barrel tang with 5,000 made. This musket is a smoothbore .69 caliber, single shot muzzleloader with a 42 inch barrel.
While the years in between the War of 1812 and the American Civil War may appear to be quiet, this period of American history was quite busy as more states and territories were born and settled, Native Americans were resettled, and both Native and slave rebellions were put down.
The overall condition is good. Dark, original patina. Clear markings, including a Luther Sage inspector cartouche on the left stock flat. The top of the barrel has another marking, possibly a militia marking but it is not clear enough to be deciphered. It is in its original flintlock format. The action is excellent and strong. The bore is smooth and dim. The stock has been repaired around the back of the lock and around the barrel tang; other various chips and splits throughout. Replacement ramrod.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 42 inches.
Caliber: .69 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2400
#247685
Price: $2,400.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes