VIRGINIA SHORT MUSKET.

VIRGINIA SHORT MUSKET. SN NSN. 69 Cal. 37-1/2″ bbl marked on top flat with a large “US” at breech. Left bbl flats stamped with numeral “35”. With later markings of “7 V.A. REGt. King William”. Bottom of bbl marked with numeral “4” as are the bbl bands and side plate indicating Virginia Manufactory workmanship. Bbl tang marked with a “W”.Bayonet stud is set back 7/8″ from muzzle. Unmarked 6-1/2″ lock fits well and is original to this gun (not marked with Virginia State Arsenal markings). Stock exhibits all characteristics of an early Virginia Manufactory gun with four hash marks beneath the lock. CONDITION: Metal is generally good with medium pitting near breech, slightly heavier on lock and components. Main spring screw replaced internally. Stock is sound but does show some glued areas underneath the bbl near the lock plate not affecting soundness. 4-35827 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2687	$0.00	VIRGINIA SHORT MUSKET. SN NSN. 69 Cal. 37-1/2″ bbl marked on top flat with a large “US” at breech. Left bbl flats stamped with numeral “35”. With later markings of “7 V.A. REGt. King William”. Bottom of bbl marked with numeral “4” as are the bbl bands and side plate indicating Virginia Manufactory workmanship. Bbl tang marked with a “W”.Bayonet stud is set back 7/8″ from muzzle. Unmarked 6-1/2″ lock fits well and is original to this gun (not marked with Virginia State Arsenal markings). Stock exhibits all characteristics of an early Virginia Manufactory gun with four hash marks beneath the lock. CONDITION: Metal is generally good with medium pitting near breech, slightly heavier on lock and components. Main spring screw replaced internally. Stock is sound but does show some glued areas underneath the bbl near the lock plate not affecting soundness. 4-35827 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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