05-03-201405-03-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Model 1816 Starr Flintlock Musket

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$1,722$1,400
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Model 1816 Starr Flintlock Musket, c. 1832, walnut stock with a cartouche on the left side, and one on top of the butt near the plate, steel fittings, tail of the lockplate marked MIDDTN/CONN/1832 with a Starr icon, marked on the lockplate with a sunburst and US/N.STARR in front of the hammer, barrel tang dated 1832 and marked US/LS/P, barrel lg. 42, overall lg. 57 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

Some dings and nicks in the stock, steel fittings have some patina appropriate to its age.


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Keywords

steel fittings, United States