Virginia Manufactory Second Model Musket

Description:

Virginia Manufactory Second Model Musket, c. 1812, walnut stock with iron fittings, tail of the lockplate marked RICHMOND/1812, and in front of the hammer VIRGINIA, breech marked with an eagle over P, barrel lg. 40 3/4, overall lg. 56 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Stock has a few dings and nicks, lock functions but the mainspring is a little worn, overall in very good condition with plum colored iron parts.


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