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VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MODEL 1812 FLINTLOCK MUSKET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY MODEL 1812 FLINTLOCK MUSKET
This musket is dated 1817, second model transitional (1816-1817). Barrel 45". caliber , 70 CAL. Lock is stamped Richmond 1817 with Virginia Manufactory. Three band with sling swivels, finished in the white. Full length walnut stock. Original flintlock not altered or converted. It is recorded that about 60000 flintlock muskets were in inventory by CS Ordnance in 1861. Many were altered to percussion for use early in the war. Far fewer examples remain in the original flintlock configuration as most were converted out of necessity. CONDITION. Metal is freckled. Wood is very good , has been cleaned and sanded at one time with a few minor repairs. Brass sight blade added. Nice example with great eye appeal. ANTIQUE