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U.S. MODEL 1795 TYPE I SPRINGFIELD FLINTLOCK MUSKET

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
U.S. MODEL 1795 TYPE I SPRINGFIELD FLINTLOCK MUSKET
NSN. Cal .69 44 3/4" bbl w/ brass blade sight on the front barrel band, with a bayonet lug on top of the muzzle and "P/V" on the left side and "US" in the center of the breech. The undated lock is marked "SPRINGFIELD" in an arc behind the hammer and "eagle/ US" below the fenced flash pan. Smooth straight grip stock with deeply fluted comb is oil finished, with "US" inspectors mark and "31" behind sideplate and 3 barrel bands, button head ramrod, Trigger guard has long pointed finials at front and back. Flat buttplate marked "08". CONDITION: Generally very good.  Lock work and appended metal parts are a pleasing even brown patina overall, showing no evidence of cleaning. Breech area is pitted.  Lock markings are strong, the Eagle and "Springfield" are clearly visible.  Stock is excellent retaining most of what appears to be orig finish, hand worn, a few cracks radiate from sideplate. Barrel may have been cleaned. Initials "CG" in right stock are recent. 4-49520 JWD44