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![]() WAR of 1812 Era Antique THOMAS FRENCH U.S. M1808 FLINTLOCK Musket w/BAYONET 1813 Dated; 1 of only 4,000 Manufactured Guns International #: 103222538 Seller's Inventory #: 250359 Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com ![]() 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1045 Total Number of Listings: 40370 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: WAR of 1812 Era Antique THOMAS FRENCH U.S. M1808 FLINTLOCK Musket w/BAYONET 1813 Dated; 1 of only 4,000 Manufactured Here we present an antique Thomas French Contract Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, manufactured circa 1813 in Canton, Massachusetts. 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 Adam 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. This example has an "1813" date marked at the tail of the lock with "US" in an oval above "T. FRENCH" at the center. Includes a socket bayonet. Re-varnished stock shows less than average wear. The action partially functions as it does not fully cock. Re-converted lock. Obfuscated markings. Missing rear barrel band spring. The bore is dark. Oversized buttplate. Good bayonet. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 44-3/8 inches. Caliber: .69 Flintlock Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1900 #250359 Price: $1,900.00 Antique: Yes |