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COMPOSITE 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH HARPERS FERRY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
COMPOSITE 1795 FLINTLOCK MUSKET WITH HARPERS FERRY

TYPE 2 LOCK. Cal. 74. NSN. Bbl. 44 1/2", has no discernable markings. Lock is in original flint configuration & appears complete except for new feather spring. Eagle stamp is in front of cock & rear is stamped "HARPERS", "FERRY", "1812". Charleville style stock attaches to bbl. w/ 3 spring retained bands. Sling loops are missing. Trumpet head ramrod does not fit well. CONDITION: bbl. retains pleasing overall brown patina except breech ends which shows old file marks & considerable rusting. Lock once heavily rusted has been cleaned to silvery highlights & dark background. Stock shows entire replacement top of comb & repairs around lock. There are some losses around bbl. channel. Remnants of inspector's stamp are on left side behind sideplate. Lock is operable. Pitted bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19781/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.