^Lot 3379 HARPERS FERRY M1816 US FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Cal. 69. Harpers Ferry. alongside Springfield Armory was a primary contractor of the US M1816. The armory produced over 350,000 from 1816-44. It is fit with a 42" round bbl with V/P/Eagle proofs that is held with 3 iron bbl bands that are retained with bbl band springs. The forward band has an integral iron blade front sight. The mid band has a broken swivel for a sling. The lock is marked HARPERS/FERRY/1827 at the rear with an Eagle/US in the center. The small parts of the lock are marked with V proofs. Iron furniture. The trigger guard is fit with the rear sling swivel. Unmarked buttplate. The full length walnut stock has visible cartouches and inspector markings. CONDITION: Overall good. The metal is in as found condition with a dark even patina with some old oxidation. The wood is hand worn and has been lightly sanded with the markings being visible, but lighter than applied. (01-30095/ZAL) ANTIQUE $900-1400