ORIGINAL, PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA-INSPECTED, HARPERS FERRY CHARLEVILLE-PATTERN TYPE-111 FLINTLOCK MUSKET

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Item Code: 218-397

An early musket specimen appears to be an original Harpers Ferry Charleville Pattern Type III flintlock musket dated 1814 produced the Harpers Ferry armory from 1812-1816. Never converted to cap and ball, this .69 caliber single shot muzzleloader weapon retains all its original parts in very good condition. The flat, totally beveled lockplate wears a dark plum / gray patina and is stamped with a vertical three-line address “HARPERS / FERRY / 1814” behind the cock. Directly in front of the cock is a spreadwinged eagle facing the cock and has a “US” in the shield device on his breast. Musket has a long, 45” barrel that is secured to the black walnut stock by three iron bands with the springs behind the bands. All gunmetal is iron and exhibits scattered areas of moderate to light rust pitting. The original cock, battery (frizzen), battery springs, pan, and screws are original and are in excellent condition. Jaw still retains an original piece of flint. Left breech of the barrel is marked with a “P” in a sunken oval containing an eaglehead facing the sideplate side of musket underneath a small “US” in another sunken oval. No serial numbers on the barrel. Other markings found on the barrel are the early Pennsylvania militia-inspector stampings that read “COND G. HAY IR 1ST B 4TH ID”. This stamping indicates (Conditioned by George Hay, Brigade inspector, 1st Brigade, 4th Division).

Early in the 19th century, the Pennsylvania Militia Act of 1822 provided for an Inspector to review the musters for its state militia units. George Hay was Captain of the York Pennsylvania Rifle militia unit in 1842, as well as Brigade Inspector for the 1st Bde, 5th Division. That year the militia act was repealed in PA. This musket has the large triggerguard with the rounded ends as compared to some later specimens that wear the Charleville-type ‘pointed’ triggerguards. Guard secures the sling swivel while the middle barrel band supports the second swivel. Iron buttplate secured by two large wood screws while the thin, L-shaped iron side plate secured by two lockplate screws. The 56” long black walnut stock is in very good condition and appears to have been coated with a varnish or sealant at one time. No cracks or repairs but stock does show a old silver of wood (1¼”) missing at the right edge of the lock opening. Normal dings and dents from use and storage. Right side of shoulder stock has two 1” high, hand carved letters “J R”. Single inspector cartouche is found on the stock flat behind the side plate. Mechanics are excellent, very tight and crisp. The round, tapered barrel wears a plum / gray patina with scattered spots of light pitting overall. Bore is dark and dirty with rust pitting as expected. All other iron components are good with screws sharp and not buggered up. The 44¾” long iron, button-head ramrod still retains a portion of its threaded tip, worn from use.

This Harpers Ferry Charleville Pattern Type-III musket is an early, seldom seen longarm that highlights some of the evolution changes in arms production at the HF arsenal during that part of the early 9th century. A fine, unique addition to any military collection of American longarms. Included with this musket is a photocopy of early history pertaining to George Hay and his service to the uniformed militia of Pennsylvania and to his later service in the Civil War.

 

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