Rufus Perkins Model 1807 Indian Or New England Militia Flintlock Musket

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.69 cal, 42'' barrel with a moderately oxidized bore. This example bears features of both the Style A and B as-described by Flayderman and is equipped with the longer 42'' barrel specified in the 1808 Indian Office contract, though it has a martial-style B lockplate. The arm has been reconverted to flint which probably accounts for this and the barrel also has small bayonet lug along the underside of the muzzle which we would expect to see on something like a militia musket, such as those made by Perkins for various New England militias as detailed by Moller in ''American Military Shoulder Arms'' on pages 230-232. The barrel is a pleasant deep plum-brown patina showing some scattered light oxidation and the breech retaining fine markings showing ''P / RP'' and ''M / 1819''. The lockplate also retains nice markings with ''1819 / BRIDGEWATER'' at rear and a small ''(Federal Eagle) / US'' in center. The barrel is pin-fastened as-expected and the commercial trade-style fittings are brass and toned to a deep rich ocher patina consisting of nosecap, two long ramrod thimbles, tailpipe, triggerguard with simple finial, buttplate, teardrop front lock escutcheon and food chopper rear. The walnut stock rates very good plus showing a few drips of old varnish, a few scattered thin drying cracks and an area of moderately worn finish along the underside and left side of the buttstock. The upper tang is a bit proud of the wood, an antique iron ramrod is present and the lock is not crisp but functional. An interesting variant for the antique arms collector. (13B12039-28) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)

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This item is part of Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Rufus Perkins Model 1807 Indian Or New England Militia Flintlock Musket
Rufus Perkins Model 1807 Indian Or New England Militia Flintlock Musket
Lot number: 336
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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