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CIRCA 1750-1770 EUROPEAN MILITARY MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
CIRCA 1750-1770 EUROPEAN MILITARY MUSKET.
NSN. .78 Cal. X 46-1/4" long unmarked rnd bbl having a faceted breech for 6-1/2" and a rear sight 8-1/2" forward of breech. 6-1/2" long unmarked Dutch banana shaped lock. Brass furniture consists of nose cap, 4-rammer pipes, 11" long trigger guard of British pattern, 3-step buttplate tang, rounded side plate in fashion of British Long Land Pattern and almost diamond shaped escutcheon plate engraved "60/3" wrist apron. This is the only marking on the outside of the gun, "WM" scratched inside the lock. Has both orig swing swivels and a wooden ramrod, not orig. 58-1/2" long stock shows evidence of British and European influence, although it's origin is unknown. Gun comes with its matching bayonet having a 17" blade of British pattern with a European Crown stamped near the base of blade. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All iron has a mellow dark patina that matches its age, as does the brass furniture, having a broken off screw at the back of the trigger guard that holds escutcheon in place. Very nice condition having minor nicks and dings with a 3" long scratch on right side of butt, not affecting overall appearance of this musket. 4-50021 PAS13