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UNMARKED FULLSTOCK PERCUSSION CONVERSION GENERAL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
UNMARKED FULLSTOCK PERCUSSION CONVERSION GENERAL

PURPOSE MUSKET.
Cal. 60. NSN. Bbl. 53 1/2" round smoothbore w/ faceted transition to octagon rear section. Brass blade front sight w/ fixed V notch rear sight. French style side lug conversion bolster. Percussion conversion trade lock is marked "Kettner & Co.". Plain trigger. Pin fastened full length cheek piece stock of curly maple. Cheek piece has carved lower edge w/ incise carving leading to buttplate. Toe line & ramrod channel have incise carved borders. Brass fittings include crescent buttplate, toe plate, ornate finial trigger guard, sideplate, faceted thimble & nose cap. Hardwood ramrod is held by 2 faceted brass pipes. CONDITION: metal has heavy dark patina w/ pitting in breech area. Stock shows wear & marks w/ cracks, chips & wood erosion in lock, tang & sideplate areas. Lock is not functioning. Dark pitted bore. (01-22788/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.