Antique Whitney Model 1798 Contract Musket #LTC.A166

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Antique #LTC.A166 This offering is for the pictured Whitney Model 1798 Contract Musket. In good condition and produced between 1801-1809 on a military contract. The design follows the M1795 or Charleville pattern and was produced in earnest as concerns about war with Britian or France over trade developed.

Maker marked from New Haven on the lock plate and U States on the rear edge as it was made for the United States Government. The Whitney name is correctly not present on the deal.

Updated from Flintlock to percussion after 1820, mechanically fine cock and half cock. Metal has turned a plumb patina with pitting around the nipple. 42.75 inch barrel with a bayonet lug near the muzzle and sling swivels as ordered by the military.

American walnut stock with the model correct early comb, sound overall, faint inspectors mark on the left side opposite the lock , rusty butt plate and rear band spring appears damaged.

.69 caliber smooth bore with typical aged rust, the ram rod present.

Makes a fine addition for your "US Liberty Collection".

Antique firearm terms apply, ships directly to an to an adult in most locations, copy of Drivers License or FFL required for proof of age required. State restrictions may apply.

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