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BROWN BESS TYPE MILITIA MUSKET BY KILPATRICK WITH BAYONET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
BROWN BESS TYPE MILITIA MUSKET BY KILPATRICK WITH BAYONET.
NSN. Cal. 74. 39" Bbl has British proofs. Large lock with integral pan, bridled friction frizzen is engraved "Kilpatrick" in front of round bodied cock with floral engraving behind; borders are double line engraved. Stock extends to within 5" of muzzle, is pinned to bbl, and has brass cap. It appears to be of dense American walnut with simplified Brown Bess type brass furniture. Steel ramrod is held by 3 brass pipes. Unmarked triangular socket bayonet with 16" blade fits musket perfectly. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts have rough brown patina. Brass cleaned but toned to a golden yellow. Stock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with a fine, warm glow. Frizzen re-steeled. Bbl vent and pan considerably eroded. Top jaw screw split. Patina on bayonet matches that on musket. 4-47561 MGM134