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Springfield 1795 Flintlock Musket .69 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Springfield 1795 Flintlock Musket .69 Cal
NVSN 'Type II' US Military musket, dated 1808. Features 44" barrel, three bands with small blade front sight on front band, ramrod channel (rod missing), sling swivels, steel fittings, full length walnut stock. Metal surfaces are brown, slightly rough textured, with some deeper pits. Wood is fair to good condition, some erosion along top edge along barrel, many divots and dents. Wood appears lightly sanded and finished with tung oil or similar. Lock appears to operate properly. Markings include" "1808" on rear of lock plate and top of buttplate, cursive "US" over eagle over "SPRINGFIELD" on lock plate, "US" & "P" & eagle head on barrel, all markings deep & legible, only slightly eroded. Large "F" carved into left of butt, "JL" into right side of butt. See Flayderman's Guide pp 538-539 for more information on this key early US martial arm. Condition is Good *** Antique Firearm ***