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LATE 18TH CENTURY .69 CALIBER SMOOTHBORE MUSKET

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:725.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
LATE 18TH CENTURY .69 CALIBER SMOOTHBORE MUSKET
<B>LATE 18TH CENTURY .69 CALIBER SMOOTHBORE MIDDLE EUROPEAN MUSKET WITH UNUSUAL CONVERSION TO PERCUSSION.</B></I> A scarce early musket with a most unusual conversion exemplifying the depths reached by both sides in procuring arms early in the Civil War.<BR><B><BR>Condition:</B></I> Absolutely untouched. 41.25” barrel with bayonet lug on underside. Barrel aged to very nice smooth dark color. Heavy brass blade front sight and V notch at breech. Original ramrod, mechanically perfect. Flat face lock, obviously converted from flint. The barrel conversion was executed by drilling and closing the touchhole using a prominent iron plug with nipple seat forged on the top of the barrel. All brass furniture. Sheet brass bands and side plate, heavy cast brass trigger guard and brass butt plate with long three-tier extension. Front and rear bands held in place with springs, middle band friction fitted. Both swivels missing/ removed. Wood excellent with grain reminiscent of the later Austrian Lorenz rifles, no cracks chips or splits, recessed cheek piece. Numbered 656 on side of breech and on butt plate tang. Several numbers and a crown proof on various parts. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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