Antique WAR of 1812 U.S. M1795 Type FLINTLOCK Musket PERIOD LEATHER SLING Late 18th/Early 19th Century CONTRACT MUSKET

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Antique WAR of 1812 U.S. M1795 Type FLINTLOCK Musket PERIOD LEATHER SLING 

Late 18^th/Early 19^th Century CONTRACT MUSKET

Here we present an antique U.S. Contract Model 1795 Flintlock Musket with a period leather sling, manufactured circa the late 1700s to the early 1800s. These arms were patterned off the current production 1795 type muskets being made at the Springfield Armory and the Harpers Ferry Armory, although it wasn’t a true “Pattern”. The US didn’t produce a “pattern” or “model” musket until the Model 1812 was produced in 1815. In fact, the differences between the Springfield Model 1795 and the Harpers Ferry Model 1795 have led many to label the Harpers Ferry version as a totally differently model. There were quite a few independent contractors that made this musket, due to the constant demand.

The Model 1795 was a smooth bore, flintlock musket and the first weapon system to be produced within the United States. It was designed very closely patterning the French “Charleville” Flintlock Musket that was used to by the colonists against the British during the American Revolutionary War. Springfield Armory produced 80,000 of these, with Harpers Ferry responsible for another 70,000. A Production of this musket ran from 1795 through 1818. She found her way into some several important American conflicts of the time, including the War of 1812 between the United States and the British Empire, the Mexican-American War, and even the Civil War. The 1795 would also be taken along by members of the American expedition led by Lewis and Clark from 1803 to 1806. Use of the 1795 was recorded as late as 1865 for the southern Confederate forces who were still fielding her late in the Civil War.

The overall condition is good. Dark patina throughout. The action is strong. Original flintlock. There is an empty, threaded aperture just under the iron flash pan. The bore is smooth and dim. The stock shows much use. Graffiti throughout. There is a short, stable split above the rear lock screw on the left stock flat and another at the front of the lock. Otherwise, solid throughout.

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Barrel is 41-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3200
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