WAR of 1812 Antique U.S. R&C LEONARD Contract Model 1808 FLINTLOCK Musket WAR OF 1812 Dated; 1 of only 5,000 Made

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WAR of 1812 Antique U.S. R&C LEONARD Contract Model 1808 FLINTLOCK Musket 

WAR OF 1812 Dated; 1 of only 5,000 Made

Here we present an antique R&C Leonard Contract Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, manufactured circa 1812 in Canton, Massachusetts. R&C Leonard was one of 19 gunmakers contracted by the U.S. government to manufacture the Model 1808 Musket. Leonard manufactured approximately 5,000 Harpers Ferry Pattern Model 1808 Contract Muskets.

This musket was made in the first year of the War of 1812, which was a conflict lasting about three years that was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain. 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 North West opening the way for the western expansion of the US.

The lock is marked “R&C LEONARD” below the eagle and “CANTON, MA/1812” located in front of the hammer. The lower sling swivel is mounted on a stud ahead of the trigger guard with the sling included. The barrel bands are secured by springs behind the bands. Mounted with a full one-piece black walnut stock with the distinctive Harpers Ferry high comb and iron butt plate.

The overall condition is very good. Excellent action. Good smooth bore with an age-appropriate patina. The stock is solid. There is an expertly performed graft repair to the stock at the back of the lock. Original flintlock. This example includes a leather sling that’s in good shape.

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

Barrel is 44-5/8 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3675
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