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2540
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$5,000.00
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FLINTLOCK CONTRACT MUSKET STAMPED 110TH VIRGINAA REGIMENT FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA.SN NSN. Cal. 60. Overall length is 55″ with 39-7/8″ full oct smooth bbl, stamped “110.Va REGI FRANKLIN”. The bbl is fastened to the stock with 3 bbl wedges. This rifle has a walnut stock with a 2-pc brass patchbox, typical of those found on militia or contract rifles of the period and a 4-1/4″ iron 2-screw sideplate. Buttplate is 4″ high by 1-1/2″ wide. The flintlock appears to have been hand forged and to have been reconverted to flint. Franklin County, VA had two regiments during the Civil war of which the 110th was one. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Wood is missing on each side of the bbl tang. Gun at one time was percussion and has later been converted to flint. 4-50099 RG107 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2540
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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. |