SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1816 TYPE III FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1816 TYPE III FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. Fine musket with 42” bright bbl, 1-pc walnut stock with three bands and iron furniture. The bbl has usual markings with “1834” dated tang and lockplate. It is a fine reconversion. The stock has a crisp cartouche on the left flat. Accompanied by a triangle socket bayonet marked “US” with “TA” and “LC” inspector marks. The blade has a wide fuller, about 9 1/2” running from the tip. CONDITION: Reconverted, as noted. Was cleaned a long time ago and left bright with some fine light pitting in one spot on the bbl and fine pitting around the pan. Lockplate has a spot or two of scattered light pitting. Wood is sound and retains most of its fine hand rubbed oil finish with the aforementioned crisp cartouche. Crisp mechanics, dark bore. Bayonet is fine with scattered light pitting. 4-51528 JR181 (3,000-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1046	$3,105.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1816 TYPE III FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal. 69. Fine musket with 42” bright bbl, 1-pc walnut stock with three bands and iron furniture. The bbl has usual markings with “1834” dated tang and lockplate. It is a fine reconversion. The stock has a crisp cartouche on the left flat. Accompanied by a triangle socket bayonet marked “US” with “TA” and “LC” inspector marks. The blade has a wide fuller, about 9 1/2” running from the tip. CONDITION: Reconverted, as noted. Was cleaned a long time ago and left bright with some fine light pitting in one spot on the bbl and fine pitting around the pan. Lockplate has a spot or two of scattered light pitting. Wood is sound and retains most of its fine hand rubbed oil finish with the aforementioned crisp cartouche. Crisp mechanics, dark bore. Bayonet is fine with scattered light pitting. 4-51528 JR181 (3,000-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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