One of the first guns to be manufactured using Eli Whitney’s standardized interchangeable parts concept.
Tapered round barrel marked at breech with interlocking “CP” inspector proof for James Carrington. Type III flat lock plate having beveled edges, the center displaying Federal eagle over “NEW HAVEN” and near tail in a vertical arc “U. STATES”. Iron mounts are standard Charleville pattern. Complete with an iron ramrod.
Item Date: Manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut from 1801 to 1809
Measurement: 69-caliber; overall length: 57.75”; barrel: 43”
Material: Oiled walnut stock, brass pan, and front sight blade
Item Condition: Excellent; “V” shape tight shrinkage crack to cheek side of butt; small slivered losses to top of barrel channel; imperfections are trivial and don’t distract or compromise the integrity; stock retains original surface.
Literature: See American Military Shoulder Arms by George Moller, Vol. 2, pp. 160 to 163.
Price: $6,900
SKU 728-176
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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