COLLECTING

As with any items connected with United States or Canadian history demand is high. International Military Antiques sold a US Model 1795 musket for $2,995 in 2020 and Cowans a Model 1812 for $2,938 in 2018. JandJ Antiques listed an ‘EBERLE’ marked M.1808 bayonet for $775 and Dave Taylor Antiques a 1798 for $395. Gunstar listed an India Pattern musket for £3,750 and Antique Arms West Townsend a bayonet for $580. Reproductions are available and unit marked examples add extra costings.