Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
VERY FINE U.S. MODEL 1817 HARPERS FERRY ARTILLERY MUSKET WITH BAYONET
01-27566 | Cal. 69. | S# NSN.
Of 1816 pattern but with shorter barrel and stock; this scarce variation has 36″ round barrel attached by three spring retained bands. Rear is marked “VP” and eagle head at left and a “G” “54” at top. Barrel tang is dated “1819”. Lock with case hardened plate has reinforced cock, inset brass pan without fence, bridled friction frizzen and feather spring with bulbous finial. Center of lock is stamped with eagle over “US”. Tail is marked “HARPERS” “FERRY” “1819”. Interior of lock is stamped with matching assembly letter “G” as found on top of barrel. Stock with distinctive low comb is iron mounted with U.S. marked buttplate and Type 1 trigger guard. Steel ramrod with button head is present. Various inspectors marks are visible on stock including “AT” a number of “V”s and a large “AJB” behind sideplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: unmarked bayonet with triangular blade; fits well. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
