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TYLER TEXAS ATTRIBUTED AUSTRIAN 54 CAL, MUSKET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
TYLER TEXAS ATTRIBUTED AUSTRIAN 54 CAL, MUSKET
SERIAL NUMBER N/A BARREL 35" CALIBER .54 RIFLED MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1862. Full length oil finished walnut stock with cheek rest. Austrian pattern trigger guard and barrel bands. Lock is retained by single attaching screw with brass escutcheon. Rear sight is heavy fixed rear sight with traditional musket front sight. Walnut stock and lock mortise show no evidence of ever having a second lock attaching screw. Lock has been marked at a later date and probably for a museum or collection " AUSTRIAN RIFLE TYLER TEXAS" CONDITION, Breech is very crude with excellent bore and lock operates properly. Rifle has an even plum patina overall. Lock operates properly. ANTIQUE