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19th Century African Trade Flint Lock .65 Musket

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
19th Century African Trade Flint Lock .65 Musket
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For your consideration is a Flintlock African trade musket chambered in .65 caliber. This flintlock musket is typical of thousands produced in England during the 18th and 19th centuries for export throughout the British Empire. The Royal African Company, established in the late 17th century, supplied muskets in payment for slaves. Later, the African Company of Merchants continued this trade and by 1775 the price for a slave had risen to at least two muskets. Manufacture of trade muskets continued long after the Abolition of Slavery in 1833, and some were still being produced well into the 20th century. The musket has a 51” round barrel with ram rod. The octagonal portion of the barrel is stamped with a Liege proof mark “ELG” dating the rifle to 1811-1892. The rifle shows a wonderful patina and operates as intended. The brass side plates, trigger guard and housing for the ramrod shows a wonderful yellow coloring. No serial number. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Matt