Original Rare War of 1812 U.S. Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket with Correct Barrel Markings - Circa 1810 Japanese Ordnance purchased recently from the estate

purchased recently from the estate of a long time customer

The sweatband on the interior of the shako is also complete and displays very beautifully

It could also be for a customs officer

complete with an original DAK frog

Sergeant Chevrons and four overseas service bars on left cuff

Original Rare War of 1812 U.S. Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Musket with Correct Barrel Markings - Circa 1810 Japanese Ordnance purchased recently from the estateOriginal item: One of a Kind. Now this is something we do not see every day! This is a very early American Model 1808 Flintlock Musket, made very much in the style of the Model 1795 patterned not long after the end of the U. S. Revolution. At the time the Arsenal and Armory at Springfield was still relatively small, so due to this there were often contracts issued for this and later muskets. In 1808, the U. S. Government issued contracts to numerous