ALLEN, AMASA

Amasa Allen also manufactured U.S. Model 1798 Contract muskets based on the 1766 Charleville and Model 1795 Springfield Armory pattern muskets for the U.S. Government from circa 1799-1801 while in a partnership with Samuel Grant and Joseph Bernard.
Manufacturer of flintlock Kentucky rifles located in Walpole, NH, circa 1790-1810. Please refer to listings under Kentucky Rifles located in the K section.

ALLEN, AMASA Antiques Models

U.S. MODEL 1798 CONTRACT MUSKET Image

U.S. MODEL 1798 CONTRACT MUSKET

.69 cal., lockplate marking not known or unmarked, single shot, muzzleloader, 44 1/2 in. round smoothbore barrel, 3 barrel bands with bayonet lug on front band, small blade front sight, 56 1/2 in. full stock with flat metal buttplate dated...