DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The October 2022 Auctions: Day 2

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1439

HARPERS FERRY M1842, MODIFIED HUDSON BAY COMPANY TRADE MUSKET, C. 1842-1853, L 30" BARREL

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Percussion cap with full walnut stock. Smooth round barrel. Lock marked with an eagle crest over U.S. and Harpers Ferry 1841. Barrel having proof marks of V P and an eagle head. Marked 1853 at the tang. The stock is hand stamped H.B.C. (Hudson Bay Company) and E.B. under a fox (Edward Bond).