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

Sell one like this
$1,107$900
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Model 1816 Flintlock Musket, c. 1839, walnut stock with a cartouche on the left side, tail of the lockplate marked SPRING/FIELD/1829, and marked with an eagle over US in front of the hammer, breech dated 1834, and marked US/AH/P, barrel lg. 42 1/8, overall lg. 57 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800

Some dings and nicks in the stock and a chip just behind the lockplate, hammer doesnt stop at half-cock, steel parts have light patina appropriate to their age.


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Keywords

United States, steel parts