ELI WHITNEY Federal Contract M1816/1822 MUSKET
- Category
- Firearms Muzzleloaders
- Classification
- No PAL Required
- Action
- Single-shot
- Condition
- Excellent
- Manufacturer
- Whitney Arms Co
- Caliber
- 69 cal. muzzle loader
- Model
- ELI WHITNEY Federal Contract M1816/1822 MUSKET
- Sight
- original
- Capacity
- 1
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
U.S. M1816/1822 muskets manufactured at Whitney's Armory were identical to those produced at U.S. Armories at Springfield and Harpers Ferry.
Overall length was 57.75". The 42" long, .69-ca metal was polished "bright". Bore VG+
dated 1835 and has the crossed olive branch and arrow, symbolizing peace and warfare, on the lock with “U.S” over and “E. WHITNEY” under. The tail of the lock is marked “NEW/HAVEN/1835”.
Barrel is marked MS indicating Massachusetts militia contract
Soldier's name stamped on left side "W.Stevens"
All original cartouches are "weak" but visible. Inspector marks are clear (NWP)
a fantastic musket that has survived the last 189 years beautifully, even having been in service during some of the worst conflicts in American history.
This musket is unaltered, still in original flintlock configuration.
Overall in Very good to excellent (antique) condition.
A fine addition to any collection.
WOULD CONSIDER TRADE, REALLY WANT TO MOVE IT
ANY OFFERS ??
John 613-678-3700
