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Category - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Flintlock

Category
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Antique Rifles - Flintlock

VERMONT Militia 1824 mfr JOHNSON Contract US Model 1817 Flint COMMON RIFLE Scarce R. Johnson Contract Model Made Circa “1824”

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VERMONT Militia 1824 mfr JOHNSON Contract US Model 1817 Flint COMMON RIFLE

Scarce R. Johnson Contract Model Made Circa “1824”

Here we present an antique flintlock U.S. Model 1817 “Common Rifle” from the R. Johnson Contract, made circa 1824 in Middletown, Connecticut. This rifle was made by several contractors from about 1817 to about 1840 with a total of 38,200 being made. This particular contractor only made about 5,000 of that number.

The U.S. Model 1816 became the standard American infantry rifle, but the Model 1817 was made during the same period and is arguably the better of the two. It was well-built and features a rifled .54 caliber barrel rather than the M1816’s smooth .69 caliber bore. The 1820s was a time of expansion in many ways for the still-young United States, conflicts with Native Americans and other foreign powers could not stop the growth in terms of the population or territory. The Florida Territory was acquired from Spain, the fur trade was going full tilt out West, and the Santa Fe Trail was getting rather busy. Many of these rifles were used during the American Civil War, especially in the early days of the conflict when military weapons were hard to come by and these were still a solid choice, especially when converted to the newer percussion firing system.

One of its most distinct features is the large iron patchbox in the stock. The lock is marked “U.S./R.Johnson” and “MIDDtn CONN.” The lock and tang are marked 1824. The left stock flat bears a visible inspector cartouche and additional initial stamping. The barrel is both proofed as well as property marked “Vt.” for the state of Vermont’s militia.

The overall condition is good. Fully functioning action. This was converted to percussion during the period of use and re-converted at some point. Good, smooth bore that was bored out for more common ammunition around the same time as it was converted to percussion. “US” stamped and “1824” dated. Solid walnut stock. Cartouche on the left wrist. Here is a scarce, early American flintlock military rifle that has seen a lot of history happen in its day.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 35-3/8 inches.

Caliber: .60 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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#210371
 

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Antique: Yes