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Confederate A.B. Barrett Altered Virginia Manufactory Civil War Musket
Confederate A.B. Barrett Altered Virginia Manufactory Civil War Musket
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Guns International #: 102254761
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Civil War Rifles
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Seller: 36CPMG
Company: Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods
Company: Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods
Member Since: 11/13/16
State:
Illinois
Zip: 60491
Country: United States
Phone:
(708) 601-3619
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 6
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Price includes shipping ($25)
Price includes shipping ($25)
Payment Methods: Money Order, Cashier's Check, PayPal, Personal Check
About Us: Since 2000, the Agent "William L. Campbell" and "Peter Pelican" have been members of the Civil War living history community. With adopted first person names, they have gone throughout the Midwest, South, and Eastern regions under such as the Old Northwest Volunteers and Co. B of the 36th Illinois Infantry. They have portrayed both sides of the War, and are continuously involved in Civil War matters since elementary school. ? The Agents began buying and selling muskets at first for their own collection and living history purposes, but then decided to launch a full-time page for Civil War artifacts, mostly concentrating on reproduction and original muskets, gun tools, and image artifacts in 2014.
Confederate A.B. Barrett Altered Virginia Manufactory Civil War Musket
Description:
The Virginia General Assembly established a state-ran arsenal in 1798 to supply its troops with various weapons. From 1802 until 1821, muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, and even cannon were made at the arsenal in Richmond, VA. The Virginia Manufactory would be a prolific arms maker during their two-decade span, only rivaled by Federal arsenals at Harpers Ferry, VA (now West Virginia) and Springfield, MA.
From its beginnings in 1802, until its production ceased in 1821, muskets produced would go through various design changes, with total production reaching 58,428. This particular musket is one of 3,348 2nd Model muskets made in 1819. Originally in flintlock configuration, many of these muskets were converted to percussion by Confederate, U.S., and other contractors before and during the Civil War.
This is an A.B. Barrett & Co. altered musket. Barrett was a native of New York and then moved to Wythville, VA in the mid-1850s, before the CIvil War began. During the War, Barrett would alter muskets for the Confederacy to update the firing mechanism on the outdated flintlock igniting system. Barrett would ultimately convert the muskets given to him by copying the Federal arsenals’ system of utilizing a cone drilled directly into the barrel, commonly referred to as a cone-in-barrel or “Belgium” method. A similarly altered musket is pictured on page 92 in Confederate Rifles and Muskets.
The Walnut is in good condition, with normal signs of wear on a 200 year old musket. The forearm has been repaired under the barrel to make it sturdier. There is a minor chip by the barrel tank and a small closed crack at the rear of the lock. There is a replacement ramrod present of unknown origin. Carved initials are present and most likely from Civil War service. The trigger guard, escutcheon, and two of the barrel bands are stamped with “83”. Both sling swivels are present, which is rare to find on these muskets. Mechanically, the lock is in working order. Overall, this is a very nice altered Virginia Manufactory musket, which was used extensively by Confederate troops during the Civil War, when more modern firearms were in scarce supply.
Here is a letter of authenticity from the leading expert on these arms- Giles Cromwell.
Good evening, Mr. Krausz,
Yes, I believe the first image you sent was undoubtedly an A.B. Barrett alteration... As I remember, the Barretts altered arms for both the Confederacy and the State of Virginia ... difficult to determine though which Barrett did the work for which government. Many years ago, I had a convincing answer in a letter from Howie Madaus that may not have been included in his and John Murphy's book. Unfortunately, I currently am unable to find this correspondence but if and when I do, I will send you a copy for your archives.
The Williamsburg Conference some time past was enjoyable, and CW had a good attendance and made everyone feel that collecting was a worthwhile endeavor after all.
Your 1818 musket with the last faint 2-digit date numbers is the first example I remember seeing on any of the many 1818 dated examples ... but are infrequently seen on the earlier First Models. I am confident that all the dates on these products were applied with one, single stamp not individual dies. Certain dates (i.e., 1806, 7, 8, etc. indicated a broken or compromised imprint.
My regards,
Giles
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory of Arms
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
Description:
The Virginia General Assembly established a state-ran arsenal in 1798 to supply its troops with various weapons. From 1802 until 1821, muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, and even cannon were made at the arsenal in Richmond, VA. The Virginia Manufactory would be a prolific arms maker during their two-decade span, only rivaled by Federal arsenals at Harpers Ferry, VA (now West Virginia) and Springfield, MA.
From its beginnings in 1802, until its production ceased in 1821, muskets produced would go through various design changes, with total production reaching 58,428. This particular musket is one of 3,348 2nd Model muskets made in 1819. Originally in flintlock configuration, many of these muskets were converted to percussion by Confederate, U.S., and other contractors before and during the Civil War.
This is an A.B. Barrett & Co. altered musket. Barrett was a native of New York and then moved to Wythville, VA in the mid-1850s, before the CIvil War began. During the War, Barrett would alter muskets for the Confederacy to update the firing mechanism on the outdated flintlock igniting system. Barrett would ultimately convert the muskets given to him by copying the Federal arsenals’ system of utilizing a cone drilled directly into the barrel, commonly referred to as a cone-in-barrel or “Belgium” method. A similarly altered musket is pictured on page 92 in Confederate Rifles and Muskets.
The Walnut is in good condition, with normal signs of wear on a 200 year old musket. The forearm has been repaired under the barrel to make it sturdier. There is a minor chip by the barrel tank and a small closed crack at the rear of the lock. There is a replacement ramrod present of unknown origin. Carved initials are present and most likely from Civil War service. The trigger guard, escutcheon, and two of the barrel bands are stamped with “83”. Both sling swivels are present, which is rare to find on these muskets. Mechanically, the lock is in working order. Overall, this is a very nice altered Virginia Manufactory musket, which was used extensively by Confederate troops during the Civil War, when more modern firearms were in scarce supply.
Here is a letter of authenticity from the leading expert on these arms- Giles Cromwell.
Good evening, Mr. Krausz,
Yes, I believe the first image you sent was undoubtedly an A.B. Barrett alteration... As I remember, the Barretts altered arms for both the Confederacy and the State of Virginia ... difficult to determine though which Barrett did the work for which government. Many years ago, I had a convincing answer in a letter from Howie Madaus that may not have been included in his and John Murphy's book. Unfortunately, I currently am unable to find this correspondence but if and when I do, I will send you a copy for your archives.
The Williamsburg Conference some time past was enjoyable, and CW had a good attendance and made everyone feel that collecting was a worthwhile endeavor after all.
Your 1818 musket with the last faint 2-digit date numbers is the first example I remember seeing on any of the many 1818 dated examples ... but are infrequently seen on the earlier First Models. I am confident that all the dates on these products were applied with one, single stamp not individual dies. Certain dates (i.e., 1806, 7, 8, etc. indicated a broken or compromised imprint.
My regards,
Giles
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory of Arms
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
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Guns International #: 102254761
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: 36CPMG
Company: Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods Member Since: 11/13/16
State:
Illinois
Zip: 60491
Country: United States
Phone:
(708) 601-3619
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 6
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Price includes shipping ($25) Payment Methods: Money Order, Cashier's Check, PayPal, Personal Check
About Us: Since 2000, the Agent "William L. Campbell" and "Peter Pelican" have been members of the Civil War living history community. With adopted first person names, they have gone throughout the Midwest, South, and Eastern regions under such as the Old Northwest Volunteers and Co. B of the 36th Illinois Infantry. They have portrayed both sides of the War, and are continuously involved in Civil War matters since elementary school. ? The Agents began buying and selling muskets at first for their own collection and living history purposes, but then decided to launch a full-time page for Civil War artifacts, mostly concentrating on reproduction and original muskets, gun tools, and image artifacts in 2014.
Confederate A.B. Barrett Altered Virginia Manufactory Civil War Musket
Description: The Virginia General Assembly established a state-ran arsenal in 1798 to supply its troops with various weapons. From 1802 until 1821, muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, and even cannon were made at the arsenal in Richmond, VA. The Virginia Manufactory would be a prolific arms maker during their two-decade span, only rivaled by Federal arsenals at Harpers Ferry, VA (now West Virginia) and Springfield, MA. From its beginnings in 1802, until its production ceased in 1821, muskets produced would go through various design changes, with total production reaching 58,428. This particular musket is one of 3,348 2nd Model muskets made in 1819. Originally in flintlock configuration, many of these muskets were converted to percussion by Confederate, U.S., and other contractors before and during the Civil War. This is an A.B. Barrett & Co. altered musket. Barrett was a native of New York and then moved to Wythville, VA in the mid-1850s, before the CIvil War began. During the War, Barrett would alter muskets for the Confederacy to update the firing mechanism on the outdated flintlock igniting system. Barrett would ultimately convert the muskets given to him by copying the Federal arsenals’ system of utilizing a cone drilled directly into the barrel, commonly referred to as a cone-in-barrel or “Belgium” method. A similarly altered musket is pictured on page 92 in Confederate Rifles and Muskets. The Walnut is in good condition, with normal signs of wear on a 200 year old musket. The forearm has been repaired under the barrel to make it sturdier. There is a minor chip by the barrel tank and a small closed crack at the rear of the lock. There is a replacement ramrod present of unknown origin. Carved initials are present and most likely from Civil War service. The trigger guard, escutcheon, and two of the barrel bands are stamped with “83”. Both sling swivels are present, which is rare to find on these muskets. Mechanically, the lock is in working order. Overall, this is a very nice altered Virginia Manufactory musket, which was used extensively by Confederate troops during the Civil War, when more modern firearms were in scarce supply. Here is a letter of authenticity from the leading expert on these arms- Giles Cromwell. Good evening, Mr. Krausz, Yes, I believe the first image you sent was undoubtedly an A.B. Barrett alteration... As I remember, the Barretts altered arms for both the Confederacy and the State of Virginia ... difficult to determine though which Barrett did the work for which government. Many years ago, I had a convincing answer in a letter from Howie Madaus that may not have been included in his and John Murphy's book. Unfortunately, I currently am unable to find this correspondence but if and when I do, I will send you a copy for your archives. The Williamsburg Conference some time past was enjoyable, and CW had a good attendance and made everyone feel that collecting was a worthwhile endeavor after all. Your 1818 musket with the last faint 2-digit date numbers is the first example I remember seeing on any of the many 1818 dated examples ... but are infrequently seen on the earlier First Models. I am confident that all the dates on these products were applied with one, single stamp not individual dies. Certain dates (i.e., 1806, 7, 8, etc. indicated a broken or compromised imprint. My regards, Giles SOLD Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .69 Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory of Arms Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Very Good |
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Guns International #: 102254761
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: 36CPMG
Company: Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods
Company: Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods
Member Since: 11/13/16
State:
Illinois
Zip: 60491
Country: United States
Phone:
(708) 601-3619
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 6
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Price includes shipping ($25)
Price includes shipping ($25)
Payment Methods: Money Order, Cashier's Check, PayPal, Personal Check
About Us: Since 2000, the Agent "William L. Campbell" and "Peter Pelican" have been members of the Civil War living history community. With adopted first person names, they have gone throughout the Midwest, South, and Eastern regions under such as the Old Northwest Volunteers and Co. B of the 36th Illinois Infantry. They have portrayed both sides of the War, and are continuously involved in Civil War matters since elementary school. ? The Agents began buying and selling muskets at first for their own collection and living history purposes, but then decided to launch a full-time page for Civil War artifacts, mostly concentrating on reproduction and original muskets, gun tools, and image artifacts in 2014.
Confederate A.B. Barrett Altered Virginia Manufactory Civil War Musket
Description:
The Virginia General Assembly established a state-ran arsenal in 1798 to supply its troops with various weapons. From 1802 until 1821, muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, and even cannon were made at the arsenal in Richmond, VA. The Virginia Manufactory would be a prolific arms maker during their two-decade span, only rivaled by Federal arsenals at Harpers Ferry, VA (now West Virginia) and Springfield, MA.
From its beginnings in 1802, until its production ceased in 1821, muskets produced would go through various design changes, with total production reaching 58,428. This particular musket is one of 3,348 2nd Model muskets made in 1819. Originally in flintlock configuration, many of these muskets were converted to percussion by Confederate, U.S., and other contractors before and during the Civil War.
This is an A.B. Barrett & Co. altered musket. Barrett was a native of New York and then moved to Wythville, VA in the mid-1850s, before the CIvil War began. During the War, Barrett would alter muskets for the Confederacy to update the firing mechanism on the outdated flintlock igniting system. Barrett would ultimately convert the muskets given to him by copying the Federal arsenals’ system of utilizing a cone drilled directly into the barrel, commonly referred to as a cone-in-barrel or “Belgium” method. A similarly altered musket is pictured on page 92 in Confederate Rifles and Muskets.
The Walnut is in good condition, with normal signs of wear on a 200 year old musket. The forearm has been repaired under the barrel to make it sturdier. There is a minor chip by the barrel tank and a small closed crack at the rear of the lock. There is a replacement ramrod present of unknown origin. Carved initials are present and most likely from Civil War service. The trigger guard, escutcheon, and two of the barrel bands are stamped with “83”. Both sling swivels are present, which is rare to find on these muskets. Mechanically, the lock is in working order. Overall, this is a very nice altered Virginia Manufactory musket, which was used extensively by Confederate troops during the Civil War, when more modern firearms were in scarce supply.
Here is a letter of authenticity from the leading expert on these arms- Giles Cromwell.
Good evening, Mr. Krausz,
Yes, I believe the first image you sent was undoubtedly an A.B. Barrett alteration... As I remember, the Barretts altered arms for both the Confederacy and the State of Virginia ... difficult to determine though which Barrett did the work for which government. Many years ago, I had a convincing answer in a letter from Howie Madaus that may not have been included in his and John Murphy's book. Unfortunately, I currently am unable to find this correspondence but if and when I do, I will send you a copy for your archives.
The Williamsburg Conference some time past was enjoyable, and CW had a good attendance and made everyone feel that collecting was a worthwhile endeavor after all.
Your 1818 musket with the last faint 2-digit date numbers is the first example I remember seeing on any of the many 1818 dated examples ... but are infrequently seen on the earlier First Models. I am confident that all the dates on these products were applied with one, single stamp not individual dies. Certain dates (i.e., 1806, 7, 8, etc. indicated a broken or compromised imprint.
My regards,
Giles
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory of Arms
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
Description:
The Virginia General Assembly established a state-ran arsenal in 1798 to supply its troops with various weapons. From 1802 until 1821, muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, and even cannon were made at the arsenal in Richmond, VA. The Virginia Manufactory would be a prolific arms maker during their two-decade span, only rivaled by Federal arsenals at Harpers Ferry, VA (now West Virginia) and Springfield, MA.
From its beginnings in 1802, until its production ceased in 1821, muskets produced would go through various design changes, with total production reaching 58,428. This particular musket is one of 3,348 2nd Model muskets made in 1819. Originally in flintlock configuration, many of these muskets were converted to percussion by Confederate, U.S., and other contractors before and during the Civil War.
This is an A.B. Barrett & Co. altered musket. Barrett was a native of New York and then moved to Wythville, VA in the mid-1850s, before the CIvil War began. During the War, Barrett would alter muskets for the Confederacy to update the firing mechanism on the outdated flintlock igniting system. Barrett would ultimately convert the muskets given to him by copying the Federal arsenals’ system of utilizing a cone drilled directly into the barrel, commonly referred to as a cone-in-barrel or “Belgium” method. A similarly altered musket is pictured on page 92 in Confederate Rifles and Muskets.
The Walnut is in good condition, with normal signs of wear on a 200 year old musket. The forearm has been repaired under the barrel to make it sturdier. There is a minor chip by the barrel tank and a small closed crack at the rear of the lock. There is a replacement ramrod present of unknown origin. Carved initials are present and most likely from Civil War service. The trigger guard, escutcheon, and two of the barrel bands are stamped with “83”. Both sling swivels are present, which is rare to find on these muskets. Mechanically, the lock is in working order. Overall, this is a very nice altered Virginia Manufactory musket, which was used extensively by Confederate troops during the Civil War, when more modern firearms were in scarce supply.
Here is a letter of authenticity from the leading expert on these arms- Giles Cromwell.
Good evening, Mr. Krausz,
Yes, I believe the first image you sent was undoubtedly an A.B. Barrett alteration... As I remember, the Barretts altered arms for both the Confederacy and the State of Virginia ... difficult to determine though which Barrett did the work for which government. Many years ago, I had a convincing answer in a letter from Howie Madaus that may not have been included in his and John Murphy's book. Unfortunately, I currently am unable to find this correspondence but if and when I do, I will send you a copy for your archives.
The Williamsburg Conference some time past was enjoyable, and CW had a good attendance and made everyone feel that collecting was a worthwhile endeavor after all.
Your 1818 musket with the last faint 2-digit date numbers is the first example I remember seeing on any of the many 1818 dated examples ... but are infrequently seen on the earlier First Models. I am confident that all the dates on these products were applied with one, single stamp not individual dies. Certain dates (i.e., 1806, 7, 8, etc. indicated a broken or compromised imprint.
My regards,
Giles
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory of Arms
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
Guns International #: 102254761
Guns International #: 102254761
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: 36CPMG
Company: Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods
Company: Agents Campbell and Pelican's Military Goods
Member Since: 11/13/16
State:
Illinois
Zip: 60491
Country: United States
Phone:
(708) 601-3619
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 6
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Price includes shipping ($25)
Price includes shipping ($25)
Payment Methods: Money Order, Cashier's Check, PayPal, Personal Check
About Us: Since 2000, the Agent "William L. Campbell" and "Peter Pelican" have been members of the Civil War living history community. With adopted first person names, they have gone throughout the Midwest, South, and Eastern regions under such as the Old Northwest Volunteers and Co. B of the 36th Illinois Infantry. They have portrayed both sides of the War, and are continuously involved in Civil War matters since elementary school. ? The Agents began buying and selling muskets at first for their own collection and living history purposes, but then decided to launch a full-time page for Civil War artifacts, mostly concentrating on reproduction and original muskets, gun tools, and image artifacts in 2014.
Confederate A.B. Barrett Altered Virginia Manufactory Civil War Musket
Description:
The Virginia General Assembly established a state-ran arsenal in 1798 to supply its troops with various weapons. From 1802 until 1821, muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, and even cannon were made at the arsenal in Richmond, VA. The Virginia Manufactory would be a prolific arms maker during their two-decade span, only rivaled by Federal arsenals at Harpers Ferry, VA (now West Virginia) and Springfield, MA.
From its beginnings in 1802, until its production ceased in 1821, muskets produced would go through various design changes, with total production reaching 58,428. This particular musket is one of 3,348 2nd Model muskets made in 1819. Originally in flintlock configuration, many of these muskets were converted to percussion by Confederate, U.S., and other contractors before and during the Civil War.
This is an A.B. Barrett & Co. altered musket. Barrett was a native of New York and then moved to Wythville, VA in the mid-1850s, before the CIvil War began. During the War, Barrett would alter muskets for the Confederacy to update the firing mechanism on the outdated flintlock igniting system. Barrett would ultimately convert the muskets given to him by copying the Federal arsenals’ system of utilizing a cone drilled directly into the barrel, commonly referred to as a cone-in-barrel or “Belgium” method. A similarly altered musket is pictured on page 92 in Confederate Rifles and Muskets.
The Walnut is in good condition, with normal signs of wear on a 200 year old musket. The forearm has been repaired under the barrel to make it sturdier. There is a minor chip by the barrel tank and a small closed crack at the rear of the lock. There is a replacement ramrod present of unknown origin. Carved initials are present and most likely from Civil War service. The trigger guard, escutcheon, and two of the barrel bands are stamped with “83”. Both sling swivels are present, which is rare to find on these muskets. Mechanically, the lock is in working order. Overall, this is a very nice altered Virginia Manufactory musket, which was used extensively by Confederate troops during the Civil War, when more modern firearms were in scarce supply.
Here is a letter of authenticity from the leading expert on these arms- Giles Cromwell.
Good evening, Mr. Krausz,
Yes, I believe the first image you sent was undoubtedly an A.B. Barrett alteration... As I remember, the Barretts altered arms for both the Confederacy and the State of Virginia ... difficult to determine though which Barrett did the work for which government. Many years ago, I had a convincing answer in a letter from Howie Madaus that may not have been included in his and John Murphy's book. Unfortunately, I currently am unable to find this correspondence but if and when I do, I will send you a copy for your archives.
The Williamsburg Conference some time past was enjoyable, and CW had a good attendance and made everyone feel that collecting was a worthwhile endeavor after all.
Your 1818 musket with the last faint 2-digit date numbers is the first example I remember seeing on any of the many 1818 dated examples ... but are infrequently seen on the earlier First Models. I am confident that all the dates on these products were applied with one, single stamp not individual dies. Certain dates (i.e., 1806, 7, 8, etc. indicated a broken or compromised imprint.
My regards,
Giles
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory of Arms
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
Description:
The Virginia General Assembly established a state-ran arsenal in 1798 to supply its troops with various weapons. From 1802 until 1821, muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, and even cannon were made at the arsenal in Richmond, VA. The Virginia Manufactory would be a prolific arms maker during their two-decade span, only rivaled by Federal arsenals at Harpers Ferry, VA (now West Virginia) and Springfield, MA.
From its beginnings in 1802, until its production ceased in 1821, muskets produced would go through various design changes, with total production reaching 58,428. This particular musket is one of 3,348 2nd Model muskets made in 1819. Originally in flintlock configuration, many of these muskets were converted to percussion by Confederate, U.S., and other contractors before and during the Civil War.
This is an A.B. Barrett & Co. altered musket. Barrett was a native of New York and then moved to Wythville, VA in the mid-1850s, before the CIvil War began. During the War, Barrett would alter muskets for the Confederacy to update the firing mechanism on the outdated flintlock igniting system. Barrett would ultimately convert the muskets given to him by copying the Federal arsenals’ system of utilizing a cone drilled directly into the barrel, commonly referred to as a cone-in-barrel or “Belgium” method. A similarly altered musket is pictured on page 92 in Confederate Rifles and Muskets.
The Walnut is in good condition, with normal signs of wear on a 200 year old musket. The forearm has been repaired under the barrel to make it sturdier. There is a minor chip by the barrel tank and a small closed crack at the rear of the lock. There is a replacement ramrod present of unknown origin. Carved initials are present and most likely from Civil War service. The trigger guard, escutcheon, and two of the barrel bands are stamped with “83”. Both sling swivels are present, which is rare to find on these muskets. Mechanically, the lock is in working order. Overall, this is a very nice altered Virginia Manufactory musket, which was used extensively by Confederate troops during the Civil War, when more modern firearms were in scarce supply.
Here is a letter of authenticity from the leading expert on these arms- Giles Cromwell.
Good evening, Mr. Krausz,
Yes, I believe the first image you sent was undoubtedly an A.B. Barrett alteration... As I remember, the Barretts altered arms for both the Confederacy and the State of Virginia ... difficult to determine though which Barrett did the work for which government. Many years ago, I had a convincing answer in a letter from Howie Madaus that may not have been included in his and John Murphy's book. Unfortunately, I currently am unable to find this correspondence but if and when I do, I will send you a copy for your archives.
The Williamsburg Conference some time past was enjoyable, and CW had a good attendance and made everyone feel that collecting was a worthwhile endeavor after all.
Your 1818 musket with the last faint 2-digit date numbers is the first example I remember seeing on any of the many 1818 dated examples ... but are infrequently seen on the earlier First Models. I am confident that all the dates on these products were applied with one, single stamp not individual dies. Certain dates (i.e., 1806, 7, 8, etc. indicated a broken or compromised imprint.
My regards,
Giles
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69
Manufacturer: Virginia Manufactory of Arms
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good
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