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LANCASTER COUNTY MILITIA MUSKET.SN NSN. Cal. 69. 42-1/4″ Octagonal to round bbl, left rear flat is stamped with “D”. Lock with flat plate having slightly rebated tail, is fitted with inset octagonal pan, unbridled friction frizzen, and serpentine flat faced cock. Interior is stamped “E (G or C ?). Baker” (?). Cherrywood stock with deeply set comb, is mounted with brass buttplate with long top spur, flat scrolled brass sideplate, and early type iron trigger guard. Button head steel ramrod is held by two brass pipes with beaded ends and matching tail pipe. PROVENANCE: Reprint of KRA Research Bulletin 21, 1972, “The Baker Family Gunsmiths in Lancaster County 1717 – 1754”. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock mostly brown patina, reconverted from percussion. Stock with old refinish, and some repairs on both sides around tang. 49254-42 MGM455 (7,500-10,500) – Lot 3454 Click here to view provenance
Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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. |