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SCARCE 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET BY DANIEL NIPPES & CO.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,500.00 USD
SCARCE 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET BY DANIEL NIPPES & CO.

Cal. 72. NSN. 1808 Contract muskets are not listed by this maker in "Flaydermans". Bbl. 43", has "P" cartouche & "M" (Marylannd?) at breech end. Lock having chamfered plate & teat has eagle stamp in front of cock & marked "NIPPES" "& CO" " PHILA" at rear. Lock is in original flint configuration. w/ bridled frizzen & feather spring w/ bulbous finial & teat. Reinforced cock is a replacement. Internal inspection shows missing sear spring. Bbl. & lock appear to have always been together. Iron mounted stock is unmarked. Incorrect bbl. bands are in place. CONDITION: bbl. dark brown to black patina w/ some heavy marks towards breech end. Lock shows some cleaning. Replacement cock has heavy pitting. Stock has old refinish & subsequent hand wear at carry points. Bbl. channel very good except for one 6" replacement on right side w/ some cracks. Lock area shows repairs around bottom front & top rear. Resin infill is at rear of bbl. tang. Pitted bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19737/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,500.