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CUTDOWN POTSDAM PERCUSSION MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
CUTDOWN POTSDAM PERCUSSION MUSKET.
Cal. 72. NSN. Bbl. 31". Brass blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Cutdown "Potsdam" percussion musket. Lock has Neisle marking. Front stock bolt is missing. Hammer is not functioning properly & may require attention. Brass bands, trigger guard & sideplate. Beech stock w/ two bands. Right side of stock marked "D849". Iron ramrod present. CONDITION: sanded stock has a few cracks, scattered dings & handling wear. Brass parts remain partially bright w/ areas turning to a yellow patina, scattered dings & oxidation. Balance of metal is a dull gray patina w/ a large area of pitting at rear of bbl., some tool marks at rear of bbl. & scattered oxidation. Oxidized bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22538/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-800.