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Lot 5332ANTIQUE

A U.S. Model 1808 flintlock contract musket by Ethan Stillman of Burlington, Connecticut
dated 1812

11 June 2012, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$2,223 inc. premium

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A U.S. Model 1808 flintlock contract musket by Ethan Stillman of Burlington, Connecticut
dated 1812

The 42 inch .69 caliber barrel marked at breech US over eaglehead CT in an oval/V. Tang marked V. Lockplate marked with eagle over E. Stillman and dated at the tail 1812. Interior parts, exterior screwheads and cock and with assembly mark in the form of a q, the interior of the lockplate with a large q. Iron furniture. Walnut stock marked opposite the lock with faint trefoil-shaped cartouche and also 3. The latter mark also appears of the counterplate screws. Iron ramrod.
Condition: Fine. Smooth grey metal showing sharp markings and some light spotting. Excellent wood with scattered storage marks, minor chipping at barrel tang and sliver missing a left front of fore-end. Barrel shortened during period of use, the bayonet stud and barrel bands repositioned at that time.
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Provenance: Col. Arcadi Gluckman Collection and described in his book U.S. Muskets, Rifles and Carbines.
Note: Ethan Stillman of Burlington, Connecticut contracted for 3500 Model 1808 muskets, it is believed some 1885 were delivered.

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