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FLINTLOCK MILITIA MUSKET WITH BARREL MARKED “L. H

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
FLINTLOCK MILITIA MUSKET WITH BARREL MARKED “L. H

1834”. Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 39" has “P” & “M” (Maryland?) proofs at breech end & w/ additional stamping “L. H 1834”. Bbl. is reconverted from percussion drum & nipple. Lock w/ flat plate having slightly rebated tail is marked “LONDON” “WARRANTED” & has some stamped in “engraving”. Lock is refitted w/ reinforced cock, brass pan, bridled frizzen & blacksmith made feather spring. American walnut stock extends to w/ in 4" of muzzle, has brass cap & is pinned to bbl. Furniture is brass. CONDITION: bbl. retains a considerable amount of old brown patina w/ some heavy spotting & cleaned rust. Lock shows heat discoloration. Old replacement parts are gray patina. Stock retains most of a heavy varnish refinish over numerous dents, bumps & scratches. Dark, pitted bore. Lock works, mainspring weak & cock very loose on tumbler. (01-19476/MGM). ANTIQUE. $400-600.