1795 Pattern, Type III, Untouched original condition…in-the-black
Members of the Caswell family were making guns prior to the War of 1812 period; they did not commence making state contract arms until about 1809-1812. The lock on this gun is signed J. Caswell, likely for John [he had a brother James]. The Caswell genealogy and businesses are very complex. See The New York State Firearms Trade by H.J. Swinney, compiled by Tom Rowe [for Caswell family information] pp. 316 to 356.
Item Date: Probably 1808-1812
Measurement: Overall length: 60.5"; .74- caliber; barrel length: 44.5"
Material: Figured maple stock
Item Condition: Trivial traces of period pesting to underside of buttstock, lock functions but is very tight… needs to be oiled.
Price: $2,400
SKU 1255-28
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