WAR of 1812 Antique THOMAS FRENCH U.S. M1808 FLINTLOCK Musket .69 w/BAYONET 1809 Dated; 1 of only 4,000 Manufactured; CANTON, MA

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WAR of 1812 Antique THOMAS FRENCH U.S. M1808 FLINTLOCK Musket .69 w/BAYONET

1809 Dated; 1 of only 4,000 Manufactured; CANTON, MA

Here we present an antique Thomas French Contract Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, manufactured circa 1809 in Canton, Massachusetts. Thomas French was one of 19 gunmakers contracted by the U.S. government to manufacture the Model 1808 Musket. The group of French, Blake, and Kinsley was awarded this U.S. Contract on October 20, 1808 for 4,000 Harpers Ferry Pattern Model 1808 Contract Muskets with all believed delivered between 1809 and 1814.

The War of 1812 was a conflict lasting about three years that was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The conflict began when the United States declared war in June of 1812 and ended in a restoration of the pre-war status quo when a peace treaty agreed to earlier was ratified by the United States in February 1815. Its eventual consequences included the establishment of a separate Canadian state and an end of hopes for an independent American Indian confederation in the Northwest opening the way for the western expansion of the United States.

The center of the lock is marked “Eagle/US/CANTON” with “FRENCH/1809” marked on the tail of the lock.

The overall condition is near fine. Original flintlock. Even plum patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is smooth and patinated. The stock has been nicely refinished and remains solid throughout. Clear cartouche on the left stock flat (CW for Charles Williams) and inspection markings on the barrel. A fantastic piece of American history in original flintlock format!

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

Barrel is 44-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3600
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