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SPRINGFIELD MUSKET DATED 1826

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,250.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MUSKET DATED 1826
<B>SPRINGFIELD MUSKET DATED 1826.</B></I> This musket has been converted to percussion. Block letters “I S” and oval cartouche with script initials marked on the stock, rear of the lower tang. Traces of 2 oval cartouches on left stock ahead of the wrist area. Block letters “A C” stamped in iron ahead of the triggerguard bow. Eagle and “V P” stamped at breech; iron ramrod. A bayonet is included.<BR><BR><B>Condition: </B></I>All iron parts retain a dark brown patina with pitting at breech. The wood shows a fine old patina with no major losses. The 1816 bayonet measures 19 inches overall, and is lightly cleaned with some pitting. The bayonet is marked “J B”.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)