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NEAR EASTERN FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
NEAR EASTERN FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Cal. 68. NSN. Bbl. 43" ovate to rnd. w/ flared muzzle is unmarked. Flintlock has serpentine cock, inset pan w/ bridled friction frizzen & feather spring w/ bulbous finial. Stock extends to w/ in 4" of muzzle, has fishtail butt & is brass mounted. Mounts consisting of sheet brass highly decorated w/ toothed borders, piercings & rudimentary engraving. Front part of stock replaced by wrapped brass later than butt area. Gun appears to be of good age & not a tourist trade item. CONDITION: iron parts are dark brown, rusted patina. Brass once cleaned, nicely toned. Rough pitted bore. Lock operable. (01-20146/MGM). ANTIQUE. $400-800.