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MATCHLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
MATCHLOCK MUSKET.

Cal. 62. NSN. Bbl. 40" tapered oct. w/ raised rear sight at rear & has some old indecipherable marks at breech end. Pan fitted w/ toggling cover. Lock has rectangular plate covering mechanism for match holder w/ engraved dog's head decoration. Newer made hardwood stock of fanciful early shape has lg. file decorated steel trigger guard. Buttplate is sheet metal. Stock extends to muzzle w/ steel cap & is pinned to bbl. CONDITION: metal parts have been heavily cleaned to silver. Stock w/ dark original finish. Lock is operable. Pitted bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19707/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.