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VERY FINE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
VERY FINE VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42". Standard configuration, “P” proof at breech, iron mounted. Lock w/ crisp “VIRGINIA / Manufactory” forward of cock & stamped vertically at tail of lock: “RICHMOND / 1819”. Assembly number "88" observed on all 3 bbl. bands, sideplate, trigger guard & rear sling ring stud. You will not find a better example of Virginia Manufactory flintlock musket. Bayonet stud stamped “18” & proofs are found stamped on stock rear of trigger guard. CONDITION: fine overall, all original & matching, metal overall gray freckled patina, markings all crisp & well discerned. Stock is sound w/ sharp edges, 1/2" chip above sideplate at bbl. channel. Mechanically crisp w/ clear smooth bore. Old collection tack on buttstock. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20495/JS). ANTIQUE. $7,000-9,000.