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SHARPE & KEENE FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
SHARPE & KEENE FLINTLOCK MUSKET.
Cal. 72. NSN. Bbl. 39". Birmingham made flintlock musket by Sharp & Keene. Lock marked "SHARPE & KEENE". Gun otherwise appears unmarked. Hardwood stock w/ checkering at wrist, brass nosecap, sideplate, trigger guard & buttplate. Top of stock has silver decoration. Iron ramrod secured by brass thimble & three pipes. CONDITION: stock has added varnish w/ a few long repaired cracks on left side, a few chips, scattered dings & handling wear. Lock is stiff but functional when hand cycled. Brass parts are a dark yellow patina w/ scattered oxidation. Balance of metal is a dull gray patina w/ scattered oxidation & pitting. Pitted smoothbore. (01-25175/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1200-1500.