NEW ENGLAND FLINTLOCK MILITIA MUSKET DATED 1830.

SN NSN. 39″ rnd 70 Cal. smooth bbl marked with bbl proofs and “M” over “1830” at breech. Overall 54-1/2″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-7/8″. This walnut stocked musket has a checkered wrist and ends 3″ short of muzzle. Bbl has a bayonet lug under bbl at muzzle and is pinned to stock. Flintlock is engraved and marked “WARRANTED” and brass sideplate is 5″. Appears to be a Massachusetts Militia musket. Massachusetts had the largest and best-equipped militia, and there are more surviving Massachusetts militia arms than from the other 5 New England states combined. As the militia was often volunteer and very local, considerable license was permitted in the choice of weapons and uniforms. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very nice condition throughout. Insignificant 1-1/4″ sliver of wood missing along ramrod channel forward of front ramrod pipe. 4-50035 RG20 (1,200-3,000) – Lot 2554

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2554	$708.00	NEW ENGLAND FLINTLOCK MILITIA MUSKET DATED 1830. SN NSN. 39″ rnd 70 Cal. smooth bbl marked with bbl proofs and “M” over “1830” at breech. Overall 54-1/2″, butt is 4-1/2″ x 1-7/8″. This walnut stocked musket has a checkered wrist and ends 3″ short of muzzle. Bbl has a bayonet lug under bbl at muzzle and is pinned to stock. Flintlock is engraved and marked “WARRANTED” and brass sideplate is 5″. Appears to be a Massachusetts Militia musket. Massachusetts had the largest and best-equipped militia, and there are more surviving Massachusetts militia arms than from the other 5 New England states combined. As the militia was often volunteer and very local, considerable license was permitted in the choice of weapons and uniforms. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very nice condition throughout. Insignificant 1-1/4″ sliver of wood missing along ramrod channel forward of front ramrod pipe. 4-50035 RG20 (1,200-3,000) – Lot 2554 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.

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NEW ENGLAND FLINTLOCK MILITIA MUSKET DATED 1830.