WAR of 1812 Antique U.S. THOMAS FRENCH Contract Model 1808 FLINTLOCK Musket 1810 Dated; 1 of only 4,000 Made

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WAR of 1812 Antique U.S. THOMAS FRENCH Contract Model 1808 FLINTLOCK Musket

1810 Dated; 1 of only 4,000 Made

Here we present an antique Thomas French Contract Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, manufactured circa 1810 in Canton, Massachusetts. Thomas French was one of 19 gunmakers contracted by the U.S. government to manufacture the Model 1808 Musket. French manufactured approximately 4,000 Harpers Ferry Pattern Model 1808 Contract Muskets.

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 North West opening the way for the western expansion of the US.

The lock is marked “T FRENCH” below the eagle and “CANTON/1810” located in front of the hammer. The lower sling swivel is mounted on a stud ahead of the trigger guard. 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. This example features a clear cartouche on the left stock flat showing “CW”, for Ordnance Inspector Charles Williams, overseeing the inspection of flintlock muskets between the years of 1807 and 1814.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. This example sports a solid stock. The forestock is cracked just forward of the trigger guard up to the rear barrel band. Legible cartouche on the left stock flat. The front barrel bands are ad hoc replacements that show soldering—the front barrel band solder has cracked.

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Barrel is 44-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2615
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