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AMERICAN MAPLE STOCKED BRITISH SHORT LAND MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
AMERICAN MAPLE STOCKED BRITISH SHORT LAND MUSKET.
NSN. .80 Cal. x 42" long British bbl showing remnants of Ordnance Proof marks at breech and welded area around touch hole indicating reconversion back to flint. Bayonet lug set back 2" from muzzle and accompanying this gun is an orig bayonet with 13" long unmarked blade. 7" long British Pattern 1777 lock is unmarked and reconverted to a single bridled lock. Brass furniture consists of British Short Land Pattern nose cap, four rammer pipes, trigger guard and sideplate and a buttplate tang of different design. This musket has an orig ramrod (36" long), both sling swivels and a white buff sling. American curly maple stock is 54" long making this an American restocked British musket. PROVENANCE: Collection of Thomas Singelyn. CONDITION: Bbl and lock have a dark rich patina as does the bayonet which has medium to heavy pitting. Brass furniture is in very good condition showing only the normal scratches and nicks from handling. Maple stock is in excellent condition for its age having a 4" long crack originating at front of lock and running at a 30 degree angle to the bbl and a 1-1/2" long crack at front lock screw opposite the lock running at a 45 degree angle to the bbl. Overall this gun is in very good condition and with some conservation in the lock area would greatly improve the overall appearance of this musket. 4-47324-1 PAS40