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* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,50 Photos
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,
* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,

* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,

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Auction by Zettlemoyer Auction Co., LLC.(2758)
This item is in Fogelsville, PA

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Overview of * Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal,

Item Details

* Rare Ellis-Jennings, U.S. Contract M-1817 4-shot Repeating Common Rifle, .54 cal, s/n NSN, muzzleloader, brl length 36" round, very good plus condition, flintlock repeating action. This is a fine untouched example of one of the rarest and most desirable military arms ever produced and is in exceptional condition for its age. Reuben Ellis received a contract from the Ordnance Department under the Militia Act of 1808 for a total of 520 of these rifles to be issued to the State of New York. They were assembled by R & D Johnson of Middletown, Ct. under the Isaiah Jenning's patent during this period. Two inspectors would oversee production with Justin Murphy "JM" inspecting the first 360 and Asabel Hubbard "AH" inspecting the remaining balance with a total number of 521 being produced upon completion of the contract. It is unknown how many still survive today but it is believed very few exist with even fewer being in this high condition. The design called for a lock mechanism that slides laterally rearward in a channel on the right side of the barrel. There are three dog leg touch hole covers that rotate upwards to expose the next shot and also act as a stop to make sure the mechanism indexes into battery. The flint cocking mechanism has a small vessel attached to the hammer that dispenses a predetermined amount of powder into the brass flash pan and once fired the stop is lifted, the mechanism slide rearward, indexed cock and fired again repeating the process until all the rounds have been exhausted. The rounds are loaded in a superposed fashion through the muzzle with the bore of this rifle having very nice shine and rifling. The breech area of the barrel is marked "US/AH/P" having been inspected by Asabel Hubbard. The right shoulder of the stock at the tang is stamped "2241" and there is a faint but visible cartouche on the left side of the stock flat above the trigger in an oval. The sights forward and rear are both fixed and the sling swivels are present with the front swivel being mounted to the barrel band and the rear being mounted to an elongated extension of the trigger guard. The oval patch box has a brass tipped retaining clip with the ramrod being brass tipped as well. The walnut stock shows assorted light handling for its age and being a military long arm. It has assorted pressure indentations and light scratches along with a small crack on the left side starting at the breech traveling rearward and down being approximately 1.75" long. The metal surfaces show some flash pitting with very little wear from handling present. This is an exemplary example of an Ellis-Jennings Repeating M-1817 Common Rifle. Do not let this once in a lifetime opportunity pass you by.

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ALL BUYERS must contact us by noon the business day following the auction to arrange payment and shipping! (610-395-8084 or info@zettauction.com). If all lines are busy leave a message. Shipment of modern firearms will be made to FFL holders only and only after we receive a copy of the FFL. (email or fax to 610-395-0227) Zettlemoyer Auction Company accepts Visa, Master Card & Discover for purchases up to $2500 by existing customers. There is a 3% fee for payment by credit card. Buyers new to Zettlemoyer Auction Co. shall make payment by wire transfer, money order, or cashier's check. Mailed payments must be postmarked no later than May 18. Wire transfers to be initiated by noon on May 17. (Buyer pays wire transfer fees). Any buyer may pay cash at pickup. 6% Pa Sales Tax will be charged unless items are shipped out of state or if you have a current Pa Sales Tax Exemption Form on file with us along with a copy of your Sales Tax License. Invoices will be emailed within 2 hours of the end of the auction.
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Auction Details

The Art of the Firearm820 Nursery St., Fogelsville, PA, 18051Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021 | 8:00 PM CDT

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Zettlemoyer Auction Co., LLC.
Zettlemoyer Auction Co., LLC.Fogelsville, PA(2758)
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ALL BUYERS must contact us by email (info@zettauction.com) or phone (610-395-8084) by Noon (Eastern) the business day following the auction to inform us of payment type. If all lines are busy LEAVE A MESSAGE. All property is sold 'AS IS', and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Property is open to thorough public inspection. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Zettlemoyer Auction Co., LLC may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Zettlemoyer Auction Company, LLC be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. Bidders who bid from off site and are not present at the preview understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. Zettlemoyer Auction Company, LLC. shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Zettlemoyer Auction Company, LLC. will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself. Bidder agrees that everything is sold AS IS and that they may not return any item they purchase. High resolution photos are available on request. Zettlemoyer Auction Co. Firearms Grading Guide Gun grading is a subjective process, this guide is developed using a combination of NRA, Blue Book and The Standard Catalog, The “Percentage” System and current standard industry practice. Everyone has their own opinion, this guide will hopefully help us to communicate conditions to you clearly. If you have any questions at all please email us at info@zettauction.com for further information. NEW – Unused, same condition as Factory. 100% USED But in Like New Condition – May have been slightly used, but shows no wear, perfect condition. Modern guns = 99-100% EXCELLENT – May show slight use, no easily noticeable mars or defects, minimal bluing wear, mainly slight at edges and muzzle, few to no scratches. Modern Guns = 90-99%; Old Guns = 80-99% VERY GOOD PLUS – Shows slight wear, only minor defects or dings and scratches. Nice looking bluing but worn at edges and muzzle. Modern Guns = 85-90%; Old Guns 70-80% VERY GOOD – Some wear on finish and operating surfaces, no corrosion, maybe some light freckling. Could have minor dents and scratches. Modern Guns = 70-85%; Old Guns = 60-70%. GOOD – Finish may be worn from use or carry, wearing on operating surfaces. Could have some pitting and light corrosion/freckling. Dings & scratches, but they should not interfere with function. Modern Guns = 50-70%, Old Guns = 30-60%. FAIR – Well worn finish or possibly none left at all. May have corrosion and pitting. Modern Guns = 20-50%, Old Guns = 1-30% POOR – Worn out or rusty, sold mainly for parts or repair. Zettlemoyer Auction co. does not test fire any gun and therefore can not indicate if any gun we sell will function properly. We will be happy to respond to any questions by email or phone concerning condition and you may request additional photos. Please submit all questions by NOON on May 14, 2021 Zettlemoyer Auction Co., LLC is providing internet pre-auction and live bidding as a service to Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Zettlemoyer Auction Company, LLC. or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. Zettlemoyer Auction Co., LLC will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged should use the proxy-bidding feature and leave their maximum bid 12 hours before the auction begins closing. Zettlemoyer Auction Company, LLC. reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. All items must be removed from the auction premises by 4 PM May 28, 2021 unless other arrangements are made prior to bidding. After that time ownership of any remaining items reverts to the seller and he shall have the right to resell or dispose of them at his discretion. Any property remaining on the premises is there at the buyer's risk and any loss or damage shall be born by the buyer. Any announcements made before or during the auction take precedence over any previously distributed information. The records of sale kept by the auctioneer and Proxibid will be taken as absolute and final in all disputes. By bidding and buying in this auction buyer agrees to all terms and conditions presented here. Placing a bid here is a legally binding contract to bid and no bidder shall retract his bid.
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