MATCHLOCK EUROPEAN MUSKET.

MATCHLOCK EUROPEAN MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 78. 41-9/16″ rnd bbl becoming oct 16-1/2″ from breech. Front sight is 1/4″ from muzzle & rear sight is 7-1/4″ from breech. Also on bbl is maker’s touchmark which is not legible. Matchlock mechanism is complete & in good working order; includes pivoting pan cover. Top part of lock maker’s mark partially visible (half circle of dots surmounted what is possibly the letter “R”). Protruding 5″ behind lock is trigger that is unprotected by a trigger guard. Ramrod is retained in the channel by 2 iron stock bands. Wood stock is very robust, formed in a “fish belly” butt behind trigger mechanism & having a high thin butt rail. CONDITION: Overall metal is in fine condition, showing no pitting or obvious use. Stock has 1/2″ x 1-1/4″ chip behind breech on right side & 1/2″ crack on left side of breech. Otherwise, gun only has handling marks & nicks. 4-35335 PAS65 (3,500-6,000)

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
	2724	$4,025.00	MATCHLOCK EUROPEAN MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 78. 41-9/16″ rnd bbl becoming oct 16-1/2″ from breech. Front sight is 1/4″ from muzzle & rear sight is 7-1/4″ from breech. Also on bbl is maker’s touchmark which is not legible. Matchlock mechanism is complete & in good working order; includes pivoting pan cover. Top part of lock maker’s mark partially visible (half circle of dots surmounted what is possibly the letter “R”). Protruding 5″ behind lock is trigger that is unprotected by a trigger guard. Ramrod is retained in the channel by 2 iron stock bands. Wood stock is very robust, formed in a “fish belly” butt behind trigger mechanism & having a high thin butt rail. CONDITION: Overall metal is in fine condition, showing no pitting or obvious use. Stock has 1/2″ x 1-1/4″ chip behind breech on right side & 1/2″ crack on left side of breech. Otherwise, gun only has handling marks & nicks. 4-35335 PAS65 (3,500-6,000) 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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