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Antique M. T. WICKHAM U.S. M1816 MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR Era Flintlock MUSKET U.S. Marked with 1835 Dated Lock
Guns International #: 103150724 Seller's Inventory #: 247403
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
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique M. T. WICKHAM U.S. M1816 MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR Era Flintlock MUSKET
U.S. Marked with 1835 Dated Lock
Here we present an antique M.T. Wickham Model 1816 Musket manufactured in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Marine T. Wickham and was typically used by the state militias in the early to mid-1800s. “Probably the most notable armorer to work at Harpers Ferry before 1816 was Wickham. Residing in Philadelphia, Wickham served as an inspector of contract arms and general troubleshooter at the national armory between 1811 and 1816. Wickham possessed great talent as a gunsmith. More important, he exhibited a rare ability to manage men effectively while at the same time retaining their admiration and respect. Wickham decided to enter the world of private business after the War of 1812.
Upon resigning his inspectorship with the Ordnance Department in 1816, he took over an existing musket contract with the United States and later that year signed his first regular contract for 4,000 arms at $14 a stand. Then, on July 19, 1822, he signed a contract with the U.S. Ordinance Department for 5,000 Model 1816 muskets at $12 per stand, delivered at the rate of 2,000 per year starting on January 1, 1823. In December of 1823, he undertook an additional contract for 10,000 muskets beginning on July 1, 1824. Not surprisingly, two of his largest accounts were the Harpers Ferry and Springfield armories. Both ventures prospered and Wickham continued to garner wealth from them until his death in 1834. His rise from an obscure country workshop to a leading arms manufacturer and businessman was a truly impressive achievement. This firearm would have been used in the Indian Wars, the Mexican-American War, and even the American Civil War.
When Wickham left the Ordnance Department to go into private business, it was Flegel who took over after being trained by Wickham. Flegel was the inspector of “Contract Arms” for the U.S. military between 1816 and 1823, dating this rifle some time in that period.
The overall condition is good. Reconverted to flintlock with a new section welded on at the breech. Some spots of surface rust throughout. The action is strong. The bore is smooth and dim. The stock is solid. There is an added cap box in the right side of the butt stock. There are faint cartouches on the left stock flat as well as behind the trigger guard tang.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 42-1/8 inches.
Caliber: .69 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#247403
Price: $1,800.00
Antique: Yes