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EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
EUROPEAN FLINTLOCK MUSKET.
Cal. 70. NSN. Bbl. 40 1/2". This finely made musket was likely produced in the late 18th century or very early 19th century, and shows French manufacturing influence. It has a round, sightless barrel with a bayonet lug on the underside. The breech is stamped with a 3-petal flower and a "G". The lock is unmarked with an iron pan and reinforced cock. Iron trigger guard, buttplate, side plate, barrel bands, sling swivels, and ramrod. The stock appears to be fruit wood, possibly apple. The butt is branded with 4 "G" marks and 3 tri-petal flowers, similar to the marks at the breech. There are 3 single barrel bands and a large double barrel band near the muzzle, also serving as a nosecap. CONDITION: barrel has a medium gray patina, as do the other iron parts. Stock is generally solid but has a crack from the barrel channel through the second barrel band. Lock holds both full & half cock, but fires from either position. Good bore. (01-23170/BF). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.