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Antique British Flintlock Sling-Ring Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD
Antique British Flintlock Sling-Ring Carbine
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Antique British Flintlock Sling-Ring Carbine, NVSN, .69 cal., 20" round barrel without sights, marked "I" at cannon-turned breech; rounded lockplate with long tail is marked "(large crown)" over "JLR" (?) at center, "Porto/1802" vertically behind, has reinforced cock, integral pan; brass furniture includes trigger guard with finial terminals marked "R3/E/62" on loop, buttplate with faceted and scalloped top tang, serpentine sideplate, nosecap and two ferrules retaining the button-tip hinged stirrup ramrod; stock of varnished walnut has slender wrist and comb, large oval apron at top tang, raised panels at both sides of lock, 9.5" sling bar and ring at left side. Mfg'd ca. 1802. Condition is very good, the steel parts being gunmetal gray showing scattered discoloration and light etching to barrel, brass is cleaned bright. Stock is sound showing light-to-moderate nicks and marks of age and use and later varnish. Action is crisp, smoothbore shows overall cleaned heavy erosion. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)