INTRIGUING & APPEALING SOUTH CAROLINA MODEL 1798 SURCHARGED FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

INTRIGUING & APPEALING SOUTH CAROLINA MODEL 1798 SURCHARGED FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. This interesting gun made by Eli Whitney is marked on lock with eagle over “NEW HAVEN” & “U. STATES”. Opposite lock on lock sideplate is surcharged in a 1-3/4″ die “So. CAROLINA”. To right of “So. Carolina” surcharge is a 1-1/2″ cartouche that reads “28th / REGt”. These markings appear orig & contemporary to date of manufacture. Lockplate also has a “C.S.” stamped above “U. STATES”. This marking is old but we have not seen this marking before. It and the surcharge could be a commemorative mark. Stock is also marked three times “1193”. CONDITION: Stock exhibits numerous nicks & gouges, minor worm damage. Metal surfaces are gray with scattered pitting. Middle band has been polished, middle band spring is missing. 4-57991 JS4 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	120	$6,152.00	INTRIGUING & APPEALING SOUTH CAROLINA MODEL 1798 SURCHARGED FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. This interesting gun made by Eli Whitney is marked on lock with eagle over “NEW HAVEN” & “U. STATES”. Opposite lock on lock sideplate is surcharged in a 1-3/4″ die “So. CAROLINA”. To right of “So. Carolina” surcharge is a 1-1/2″ cartouche that reads “28th / REGt”. These markings appear orig & contemporary to date of manufacture. Lockplate also has a “C.S.” stamped above “U. STATES”. This marking is old but we have not seen this marking before. It and the surcharge could be a commemorative mark. Stock is also marked three times “1193”. CONDITION: Stock exhibits numerous nicks & gouges, minor worm damage. Metal surfaces are gray with scattered pitting. Middle band has been polished, middle band spring is missing. 4-57991 JS4 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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