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1808 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY JENKS

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
1808 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET BY JENKS

RECONVERTED FROM PERCUSSION. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 44 3/4" stamped "M" at breech end. Lock marked vertically "JENKS", "RI", "1813" behind cock. American walnut stock w/ comb dished on left side, has hand carved "WD" on left side. Stock attaches to bbl. w/ 3 spring retained bands. Rear band has been dovetailed for rear sight (missing). Sling loops are missing. Button head ramrod appears to be replacement. CONDITION: metal parts heavily cleaned & pitted. Stock w/ epoxy repairs at butt from water damage. Wood replacement at top of lock mortise. Crack repair on left side of bbl. tang. Wood has been added from rear band forward. Reconversion poorly done w/ ill fitting older parts. Pitted bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19730/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.