VERY FINE U.S. MODEL 1817 HARPERS FERRY ARTILLERY MUSKET WITH BAYONET

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