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RARE EXETER NEW HAMPSHIRE Antique Joshua & Charles BARSTOW M1808 FLINTLOCK 1 of 2,375 of this Contract, WAR OF 1812
Guns International #: 103150383 Seller's Inventory #: 247400
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
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Description:
RARE EXETER NEW HAMPSHIRE Antique Joshua & Charles BARSTOW M1808 FLINTLOCK
1 of 2,375 of this Contract, WAR OF 1812
Here we present a scarce antique Joshua & Charles Barstow U.S. Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket, made in 1808 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Joshua and Charles Barstow of Exeter, New Hampshire, were contracted for 2,500 muskets in the 1808 contract, approximately 2,375 of which are believed to have been delivered. It follows the standard Springfield pattern but with “EXETER” marked on the lock. Though worn on this example, the barrel would have been marked with a script “US” as well as an “eagle/CT” proof indicating it was built under contract.
Europe was embroiled in the Napoleonic Wars and the young United States was sorely unprepared for any major military action, so Congress moved to equip state militias in 1808. About 85,200 “Model 1808” Muskets were produced by a total of 19 different contractors and delivered to the state militias. This move proved to be none too soon as the War of 1812 brought part of the European conflict to the shores of the young United States. Many of these flintlock muskets were later updated to the percussion firing system, as was this example before being reconverted back to flintlock, for use during the American Civil War.
The overall condition is good. Reconverted to flintlock. The action is strong. The bore is patinated and smooth. The stock has been hollowed on a bit at the comb long ago in the fashion of the French Charleville; overall solid. The bayonet fits a bit loose but it does complete the look.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 44-7/8 inches.
Caliber: .69 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2400
#247400
Price: $2,400.00
Antique: Yes