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DUTCH & FRENCH PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKETS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
DUTCH & FRENCH PERCUSSION CONVERSION MUSKETS.

1) ST. ETIENNE. Cal. 71. NSN. Bbl. 42 1/2" rnd. w/ integral blade front sight & Belgian cone style conversion. Conversion lock is marked "Mre. Rle. / de St. Entienne". 3 Band fastened walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Plug in right side of butt is stamped "M.P". Left side near buttplate stamped "822". Trumpet tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: cleaned metal showing light corrosion w/ scattered pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Heavily sanded & refinished stock showing scratches & dents w/ chips around lock & side plate areas. Sound lock. Dark pitted bore. (01-19465/DS).
2) DUTCH RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 71. NSN. Bbl. 42 1/2" rnd. rifled. Semi circular front sight, rear sight is removed. Conversion w/ nipple screwed directly into bbl. Conversion lockplate is marked "P41". 3 Band fastened hardwood stock w/ iron fittings. Trumpet tipped iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has dark pitted appearance. Sanded & refinished stock has apparent fire darkening in butt area w/ cracks & chips around buttplate, sideplate, top tang & lock. Functioning lock. Bore retains sound rifling showing some light pitting. (01-19480/DS). ALL ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.