2nd Model Virginia Manufactory Musket Dated 1818
Item #: WR1019
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This is a 2nd Model Virginia Manufactory musket that remains in it's original flint lock configuration. The 2nd Model Virginia Manufactory was produced from 1812 through 1821, with approximately 37,000 manufactured during that period. These muskets were produced in different barrel lengths, from the standard 44", the common 42" and also in 39" and 36" lengths. This musket has an overall length of 57 1/2", with a barrel length of 42". The barrel has an "out of the attic" untouched, dark patina along the entire length of the barrel. The exterior of the barrel is lightly pitted along the entire surface of the barrel. A bayonet lug can be found on top of the barrel 1 1/2" back from the muzzle. The bore gauges at .72 caliber, is dark and is rusted along the entire length of the barrel. There are no visible inspectors stamps, proofs or regimental or county markings on the barrel. An iron button head ram rod came with this musket. All three barrel bands and springs are intact. They, along with the remainder of the iron furniture have a dark patina that matches the barrel. The lock plate is stamped VIRGINIA in block letters over Manufactory in script letters in front of the hammer. Behind the hammer, stamped in a vertical arc is RICHMOND and the date of 1818. The mechanics of the lock work, but the hammer does not hold in half cock, only full cock. The iron butt plate and trigger guard have that dark aged look to them, and have a smooth non pitted surface. The original stock has the same dark appearance as the rest of the gun. There are two areas of wood loss along the barrel channel, one on each side. The ramrod channel has some small chips, but is remarkable straight for a 205 year old stock. There are a couple of shallow stress cracks in the stock, one on the right side that runs from the butt plate forward 7", and one in the wrist on the left side. Neither crack causes a problem with the integrity of the stock. This is an opportunity to own a musket manufactured by the country's first state owned firearms factory, one that could have seen saw service during the Mexican American War and possibly the Civil War. It will make a great addition to your American made long arm collection.
Your Price $4,400.00 USD
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