3429

POTSDAM 1809 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,400.00 USD
POTSDAM 1809 FLINTLOCK MUSKET.
Cal. 71. NSN. Bbl. 41". Brass blade front sight. Fixed rear sight. Rear of bbl. dated 1824. Older conversion to flintlock. Lock marked "POTSDAM GS". Buttplate tang has unit markings that read "3.C 12 7 C.R.B.". Beech stock w/ brass trigger guard & three bands. Hardwood ramrod that is likely a replacement. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: socket bayonet that measures 22" overall w/ 19" blade. Scarce correct Potsdom mfg bayonet. Bayonet is a dark patina w/ scattered oxidation & pitting. CONDITON: beech stock shows a couple cracks, scattered dings & handling wear. Brass parts are a mustard yellow patina w/ scattered oxidation & dings. Bbl. is a light brown patina w/ scattered scratches, light pitting & oxidation. Other metal parts are a dull gray patina w/ scattered oxidation. Oxidized bore. (01-24197/MJC). ANTIQUE. $900-1400.