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MARYLAND (?) CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MILITIA MUSKET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
MARYLAND (?) CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MILITIA MUSKET

RECONVERTED FROM PERCUSSION. Cal. 71. NSN. Bbl. 37 1/2" stamped w/ “P” proof & “M” along w/ “L. H 1836” on breech end. Lock marked “LONDON WARRANTED” has stamped engraving. Bbl. & lock have been reconverted. Lock w/ cast parts. American walnut stock extends to w/ in 4" of muzzle w/ brass cap & is pinned to bbl. Furniture is brass. Buttplate has rack no. “58” deeply stamped on top tang. Iron ramrod mounts through 2 flared & beaded brass pipes & matching thimble. CONDITION: very good as reconverted. Bbl. has dark brown patina. Lock plate shows heat discoloration. Stock exhibits fine, hand worn patina in its original oil finish. Brass is nicely toned. Dark, pitted bore. Lock weak. Stock is sound except for 1/2" crack at top of sideplate. (01-19473/MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-1,000.