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MODEL 1816 CONTRACT US MUSKET BY OSBORNE OF

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
MODEL 1816 CONTRACT US MUSKET BY OSBORNE OF

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Cal. 70. NSN. Bbl. 42" w/ distinct horizontal eagle head proof at rear. Lock appears to be original flint w/ matching assembly numbers on pan, frizzen & lockplate. Lock signature is of Flayderman 3rd Variation w/ sm. eagle head over "SPRINGFIELD", contractor's name not present. Stock is unmarked & fastens to bbl. by 3 spring retained bands. Rear sling loop new, front loop is a ring. Ramrod w/ button head is present. CONDITION: bbl. cleaned showing silver highlights under brown freckled background. Eagle proof clear. Does not appear to be converted, but breech area cleaned & has heat discoloration. Lock internals show replacement mainspring & added bridle. Exterior shows shows smooth gray to brown patina. Stock finish renewed over old marks. Stock w/ some minor cracks in front of lock mortise is broken through in front of rear band due to presence of a knot & has subsequent repair. Lock operable. Bore pitted. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19804/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.