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Longarms - Flintlock Muskets
Authentic Artifacts from the Revolutionary War Era thru About 1840 |
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Cool Looking 1817 Dated Original Model 1808 Flintlock Musket by I. Broad
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Here is a great looking gun that is over 200 years old! This is the flintlock musket that is referred to by collectors as the U.S. Model 1808 musket. This one was made in 1817 and has the vividly clear production date on the breech of the barrel. In front of the hammer it has the maker's mark of "I BROAD" still visible. In Flayderman's guide, he states that little is known about this maker. This would be one of the flintlock muskets to the US government on the 1808 contract. The guns in this contract were based upon samples provided by the Springfield Arsenal and essentially conform to the variant of US Model 1795 muskets being produced there circa 1808. The barrel is 44-7/8ths inches in length with the usual length of these 1808's being 44 to 45 inches. At the breech of the barrel it marked with the production date as well as the "P" and "M" proof marks. The lockplate is still in the original flintlock configuration and the action works on both positions. It has a replacement pair of sling swivels. The ramrod in the channel under the barrel is a short replacement that some length and is missing the threads. The stock is a beautiful piece of American Walnut with deep dark attic tone to the grain. As you can see the dark walnut wood looks great with the dark tones of the metal parts. This is just a very pleasing looking original flintlock gun from all angles.
Item #: C636 Shipping Weight:
19 lbs
Your Price:$2,250.00 USD
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