Country Americana
Description:
Conversion Sharpe Musket, c. early 19th century, walnut stock with checkered wrist, brass fittings, lock marked "SHARPE" on the tail, an eagle over "US" in front of the hammer, steel barrel with British proof marks near the breech, barrel lg. 39, overall lg. 55 in.
Estimate $500-700
Stock has some dings and nicks, and a crack near the wrist, missing the ramrod, and the lock plate has some pitting.
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