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Antique European Flintlock Sporting Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Antique European Flintlock Sporting Carbine
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Antique European Flintlock Sporting Carbine, NVSN, .69 cal., 21" round key-retained barrel with tiny blade front sight has illegible proo f mark at breech; unmarked beveled lockplate has step and sliding safety at rear, reinforced cock, integral pan and flash-shield, roller frizzen-spring; brass furniture includes loop trigger guard, patch box opening to large trap for patches, spare flints, etc., buttplate, flat "nosecap", two fluted ferrules retaining the hinged captive steel ramrod with button tip; pistol-grip fullstock of varnished walnut has raised panels with elongated rear teats at either side of lock. Mfg'd ca. 1800. Condition is fine retaining bright lock and barrel with light discoloration, mildly toned brass. Sound and smooth stock shows generally light age and use marks and most of what appears to be original finish. Action is crisp, smoothbore shows overall light oxidation. Lock appears to be original flintlock with cleaned erosion at unbushed touchhole. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)